Welsh scientists have developed a new biodegradable plastic made from seaweed that could one day replace fossil fuel-based food packaging.
Researchers at Aberystwyth University say the material, created using seaweed extracts, could offer a more sustainable alternative to conventional plastic films widely used in the food industry.
The findings, published in the journal Algal Research, come amid growing concern over the environmental impact of plastic waste and pollution in the world’s oceans.
