From edible algae packaging to olive stone bioplastic, here's how 7 startups are fighting plastic pollution

Notpla is also working on algae packaging to replace cardboard boxes, which they're already testing in London with Just Eat.
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It's estimated that by 2040, 1.3 billion tons of plastic will flood the Earth's oceans and land.
Among the main culprits in plastic garbage are single-use plastics like bottles and wrappers.
Here are seven biodegradable, compostable, and edible packaging solutions companies have designed.
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Single-use food and drink pack