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Algal bioplastics are an environmentally forward-looking solution to petroleum-based plastic that responds to the swelling plastic waste problem in the world. Being made either of renewable algal biomass, they are environmentally harmless, biodegradable, and can substitute the reliance on non-renewable fossil fuels. Algae, both microalgae and macroalgae, could be a promising feedstock since they grow fast, have a high biomass and can grow under a wide range of environments where they do not comp

Edible packaging; thin materials that are either applied directly onto food items or placed between layers and are designed to be consumed along with the food. Produced from biopolymers derived from natural sources, these packages are used to prevent moisture loss in food, regulate gas exchange, and preserve food quality. This technology, which either provides additional protection beyond traditional plastic packaging or directly replaces it, offers an environmentally friendly alternative due to