Dear MEL Topic Readers,
Here's one way to cut down on plastic
pollution: Eat your bowl
In the last century, our priority was to create
economical solutions and produce them on a massive scale. Single-use plastic products
are the most notable example, such as bags, wraps, and tableware. But they are
not bio-degradable so that once used, they become waste. Of the 300 million tons
of plastic waste produced each year, less than 15% of that is recycled. Using paper
is one of the practical solutions to reduce the use of single-use plastic. Paper
bags, straws, and dishes are good alternatives. But they still end up in landfills
or incinerators.
Is there anything that is biodegradable and
consumable? One South African company came up with an edible bowl that is made
from wheat. This began bowl can hold a hot meal for up to five hours and be
stored for as long as 15 months. Sounds like a perfect alternative for tableware
used in fast-food restaurants, outside events, and airplanes. Though it costs
more than plastic tableware, it can be part of the meal like bread. Not so different from an ice-cream cone or taco shells.
Enjoy reading the article and learn about this
edible tableware.
No comments:
Post a Comment