India, Aug. 2 -- Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras have developed an agriculture waste-based packaging material that has the potential to be a sustainable alternative to conventional plastic foams used in packaging.

The researchers demonstrated that mycelium-based biocomposites grown on agricultural and paper waste were found to provide quality in packaging while being biodegradable, a press statement informed.

As per IIT Madras, the research offers a practical solution to two major problems, namely plastic pollution and agricultural waste disposal.

The research shows that by converting agricultural residues into high-strength, biodegradable packaging materials, it directly supports reducing plastic waste p...