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April 2, 2019
Sumy scientist invents environmentally friendly packaging
Dmytro Bidiuk, an inventor from the Ukrainian city of Sumy, created packaging for food products that does not harm the environment and plans to launch full production this year. Dmytro Bidiuk, from the Sumy National Agrarian University in northeasten Ukraine, has invented a bioplastic for packaging and is working on film and disposable tableware. Unlike conventional plastic tableware, they biodegrade without leaving harmful residual compounds. His products have won awards at several Ukrainian and international competitions and now Dmytro, together with his partners, is working on developing serial production in Sumy. - “For as long as I can remember,” Dmytro...
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