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University of Maine researchers create mycelium-based water- and oil-proof food packaging material

University of Maine researchers create mycelium-based water- and oil-proof food packaging material

March 5, 2026 |

In Maine, concern about chemicals and plastic in food packaging have been growing in recent years. A recent study reported that over a quarter of the 16,000 chemicals used to make plastic pose risks to human health. Consumers want alternatives without losing the convenience of plastic. Researchers at the University of Maine looked to nature […]

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