Takahashi’s team wants to produce cellulose bioplastics from agricultural waste, such as leftover banana stems and sugar beet pulp. Cellulose from these crops is harder to process than that from ...

For Takahashi, the ultimate goal is to create bioplastics from agricultural waste, such as the by-products of sugar beet or banana cultivation. For bioplastics to make a dent in the waste problem ...

Bananatex is a biodegradable textile made from banana leaves that has been developed ... 60 percent in January 2025", he added. - What is a bioplastic? - The generic term "bioplastic" can be ...