Edible Packaging: Reducing Plastic Waste with Biodegradable Wrappers

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Food scientists are developing edible packaging from natural materials, such as seaweed, starch, and protein, to replace plastic wrappers.

These biodegradable solutions dissolve safely or can be eaten along with the food they encase. Edible packaging aims to tackle plastic waste at its source, offering an environmentally-friendly alternative to single-use plastics.

AI in Linguistic Revival: Preserving Endangered Languages

AI-powered language models are helping preserve endangered languages by documenting and revitalizing them through digital resources and language-learning tools.

Linguists are using AI to analyze and digitize endangered languages, creating databases and tools for cultural education.

This technology supports cultural heritage by keeping lesser-known languages alive for future generations.