For those who’re susceptible to neglecting the greens on the backside of the crisper, you is likely to be shocked to listen to that 7.6 mllion tonnes of meals goes to waste in Australia every year. Decreasing meals waste is important for decreasing greenhouse fuel emissions and enhancing meals safety the world over.
Now, a Perth Bioenergy plant has discovered a method for meals waste to be transformed right into a supply of vitality and in response to our visitor’s analysis, the lactic acid from meals waste can be utilized to make cosmetics, biodegradable plastics and meals enhancers.
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Visitor:
Chris Bühlmann, PHD pupil at Murdoch College in Perth
Producer – Katie Fuller