Name: UNIRIO researcher talks challenges and opportunities for scaling biodegradables
Uploaded: 2025-07-31T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 7 min 40 s
Description: Andreza Barone from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), Brazil, tells us about her research on biodegradable plastic packaging made from industrial by-products. She says global policies will support progress but stresses the need for legal clarity, certification, and consumer education.

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UNIRIO researcher talks challenges and opportunities for scaling biodegradables

31 Jul 2025 | UNIRIO

Andreza Barone from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO), Brazil, tells us about her research on biodegradable plastic packaging made from industrial by-products. She says global policies will support progress but stresses the need for legal clarity, certification, and consumer education.

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