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Prof. Zac Hudson helps develop sustainable coffee pods

Dr. Zac Hudson, an assistant professor and Canada Research Chair in Sustainable Chemistry has been working with NEXE Innovations to develop sustainable coffee pods. These coffee pods are made up of two materials: an outer fibre jacket and a bioplastic inner capsule. The outer fibre jacket is made from bamboo and the bioplastic inner capsule is derived from wood and plants. Together, this coffee pod completely breaks down in as little as 35 days in industrial compost. To read the full article, visit the UBC News' UBC chemist helps create new compostable coffee pod.

 

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