The problem of global warming and pollution caused by disposable products has attracted worldwide attention. This prompted the Mexican company Biofase to use a new biodegradable material made from avocado seeds to replace plastic in the manufacture of straws, forks, spoons and knives.

Thanks to research by Mexican biochemical engineer Scott Mungia, this company processes 15 tons of avocado seeds per day, producing ecological disposable tableware. In general, avocado seeds are waste that inevitably ends up in a garbage container, so Mungia decided to use them more profitably.

Avocado bones were found in the tombs of mummies that date back to the 750s. BC. Rock paintings depicting these fruits made more than 12 thousand years ago were also found.

These biodegradable cutlery can decompose within 240 days in a suitable environment, while the decomposition of ordinary plastic will take at least 500 years.

Today, the Earth is undergoing the effects of poor care and barbaric use. A major role in the current critical situation was played by plastic items.

Therefore, inventions made by people such as Mungia allow us to create more environmentally friendly alternatives to reduce our environmental impact and save our planet. Product can be purchased on the company's website.

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