Scientists racing to tackle plastic pollution have created a surprising new contender: a biodegradable packaging film made partly from milk protein. Researchers at Flinders University blended calcium caseinate with starch and natural nanoclay to form a thin, durable material designed to mimic everyday plastic. In soil tests, the film fully broke down in about 13 weeks, pointing to a realistic alternative for single-use food packaging.
I know you’re being sarcastic but for the people not aware, the dairy industry does not require demand: they have a deal where the government buys all the milk and cheese consumers don’t want. So this study of what to do with that milk is likely trying to recuperate some of the wasted tax money, but stopping this ridiculous subsidy would be much more effective in reducing environmental issues.
There’s so much people becoming vegans. We got to keep milk in high demand somehow! /s
I know you’re being sarcastic but for the people not aware, the dairy industry does not require demand: they have a deal where the government buys all the milk and cheese consumers don’t want. So this study of what to do with that milk is likely trying to recuperate some of the wasted tax money, but stopping this ridiculous subsidy would be much more effective in reducing environmental issues.
It’s usa-specific, isn’t it?