New material made from layers of chitin from crab shells and cellulose from trees to create a flexible film similar to the plastic film that is used to keep food fresh. Researchers hope the material will serve as a more sustainable replacement for flexible plastic packaging used to keep food fresh.

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New material made from layers of chitin from crab shells and cellulose from trees to create a flexible film similar to the plastic film that is used to keep food fresh. Researchers hope the material will serve as a more sustainable replacement for flexible plastic packaging used to keep food fresh.