

Edible plastic is here, and it tastes like... | ReInventors
ReInventors is a show that features scientists, inventors, and tinkerers in the Pacific Northwest who are working to create a more sustainable future. You'll meet folks who are reimagining the basic elements of our everyday lives - where we live, what we eat, the way we get to work.
Edible plastic is here, and it tastes like... | ReInventors
Season 1 Episode 1 | 3m 32s | CC
A scientist at Oregon State University is developing edible food packaging as well as edible coating for fruits and vegetables. Her goals: reduce plastic waste and keep food fresher longer. Katie Herzog visits Yanyun Zhao in her lab for a taste test.