Grapevine cellulose makes stronger plastic alternative, biodegrades in 17 days
August 5, 2025 Can grapevines help slow the plastic waste problem? By Addison DeHaven Share Twitter Linkedin Facebook Email Print Back to top A new study from South Dakota State University reveals how grapevine canes can be converted into plastic-like material that is stronger than traditional plastic and will decompose in the environment in a relatively short amount of time. The need for biodegradable packaging material has never been higher.Currently, most packaging is “single use” and is made with plastic materials, derived from nonrenewable sources like crude oil that take hundreds of years to decompose in the environment. On top of this, only 9% of plastic is recycled. This…
