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New plant-based coating for coffee cups eliminates microplastic shedding

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Chemists at the University of Waterloo developed a plant-based waterproof coating made of cellulose acetate infused with cellulose nanocrystals that replaces polyethylene linings in disposable coffee cups, is heat-stable and recyclable with the paper, and could reduce material use while maintaining performance.

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Tested in laboratory conditions. Timeline to commercial production and adoption unknown.

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