Mango Seed Plates That Make Plastics Green with Envy
In Mexico, researchers are turning mango seeds into eco-friendly disposable plates, combating plastic pollution. These plates are durable, biodegradable in under a year, and support the local economy. A tasty twist on sustainability!
Picture this: you're sitting at a vibrant street-side taco stand in Mexico, devouring a plate of mouthwatering carnitas. Your disposable plate, made from, believe it or not, mango seeds, cradles your culinary masterpiece. It's not a figment of your imagination, but a sustainable reality emerging from the heart of Mexico.
Mexico, known for its rich culture and spicy cuisine, is also infamous for its consumption of plastics. As the twelfth largest consumer of plastics on the planet, it's clear that the country's affinity for single-use items has made quite the environmental mess. But, worry not because scientists and researchers are pulling off a transformation worthy of a Mexican telenovela.
