A new biodegradable packaging with rosemary has been developed

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 11-Feb-2020
Packaging Sustainability

The eco-friendly alternative has been created by researchers at Heriot-Watt University

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Researchers from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh have developed a new type of biodegradable packaging.

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