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This start-up has developed a paper alternative to single-use plastic

Folia Materials has invented a low-cost, plant-based coating for normal paper that gives paper the functionality to compete with plastic. The coated paper can be used in containers for fast food and frozen food and in microwaveable food packaging.

Folia Materials has invented a low-cost, plant-based coating for normal paper that gives paper the functionality to compete with plastic. The coated paper can be used in containers for fast food and frozen food and in microwaveable food packaging.

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