Summary draft 2 (innovative food wrapper)

    The article “Spray-on, Rinse Off Food ‘Wrapper’, Can Cut Plastic Packaging” written by Jones (2022), introduces a revolutionary solution which is capable of food preservation whilst being environmentally friendly. Most of the packaging that is used in our modern world does an excellent job of preserving the cleanliness of our food which prevents food-related illnesses. However, this comes at the cost of a large amount of plastic being thrust into our environment. With the introduction of this new spray-on wrapper, we can greatly reduce our carbon footprint by cutting down on the extensive amounts of plastic being used today. The way this wrapper works is that a biodegradable fiber, pullulan, is applied through “focused rotary jet spinning” (FRJS). The fiber has been “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, contains organic antimicrobial properties and is easily washed off upon consumption. An experiment conducted by researchers has proven that the spray-on coating is able to keep fruits fresh for an extended period of time while reducing the likelihood of rotting. However, due to it being a relatively new venture, researchers are still in experimentation to ensure there are no harmful by-products. Replacing food packaging with the spray-on food wrapper will be a huge leap towards sustainability because it can help reduce both plastic production as well as food wastage, provided that it has no adverse effects that can backfire.

Reference: Jones, S. (2022, June 24). spray-on, rinse-off food ‘wrapper’ can cut plastic packaging. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/spray-on-rinse-off-food-lsquo-wrapper-rsquo-can-cut-plastic-packaging/

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