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bioplastics

Plastics from Plants “Plastics derived from plant materials currently make up 0.2% of the roughly 350 million metric tons of plastics consumed each year in the world, industry and independent analysts say. But that volume could jump 30% a year over the next decade or so, these same analysts say, thanks to growing demand for [...]

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heirloom foods

foods from plant varieties and animal breeds that have grown in popularity after a long, limited market presence Roxbury Russet has a nutty flavor. Strawberry Chenango smells like roses. Cornish Gilliflower is reminiscent of clove. Farmers and chefs treat them like fine wine, but these are apples— 'heritage" or "heirloom" varieties that [...]

admin2021-07-20T10:04:52-05:00Agriculture, Biology, Business, Consumers, Entrepreneurship, Food, Marketing, WORDS|