<ul><li>Researchers in Queensland, Australia have developed a biodegradable fruit or vegetable punnet that decomposes in soil, fresh water, the ocean, and compost.</li><li>The punnet is made from a 'bio composite' material consisting of bacteria-produced biodegradable polyester and wood fibers, providing a sustainable alternative to traditional plastic packaging.</li><li>The development of this eco-friendly punnet aims to replace the 580 million plastic punnets used annually and reduce the environmental impact of packaging waste.</li><li>The researchers believe that this bio composite material can be extended to various food packaging and plastic applications, contributing to the phasing out of petrol-based plastics.</li></ul>

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