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Fruit-Based Plastics - AgaveBananas are good for a lot more than just potassium. They can remove toxic metals from water and be used to make maxi pads for women in developing countries or underwear for men. Now a group of scientists from Sao Paulo State University have developed a way to use the fibers from bananas, pineapples, and other fruits to create incredibly strong, lightweight plastics....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/banana-plastic-researchers-create-incredibly-strong-plastic-from-fruits/'>READ ARTICLE</a>1
Fruit-Based Plastics - Coconut ShellBananas are good for a lot more than just potassium. They can remove toxic metals from water and be used to make maxi pads for women in developing countries or underwear for men. Now a group of scientists from Sao Paulo State University have developed a way to use the fibers from bananas, pineapples, and other fruits to create incredibly strong, lightweight plastics....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/banana-plastic-researchers-create-incredibly-strong-plastic-from-fruits/'>READ ARTICLE</a>2
Plastics Made From Bananas- Photo by Terri HeiseleBananas are good for a lot more than just potassium. They can remove toxic metals from water and be used to make maxi pads for women in developing countries or underwear for men. Now a group of scientists from Sao Paulo State University have developed a way to use the fibers from bananas, pineapples, and other fruits to create incredibly strong, lightweight plastics....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/banana-plastic-researchers-create-incredibly-strong-plastic-from-fruits/'>READ ARTICLE</a>3
Fruit-Based Plastics - Photo by Patrick MooreBananas are good for a lot more than just potassium. They can remove toxic metals from water and be used to make maxi pads for women in developing countries or underwear for men. Now a group of scientists from Sao Paulo State University have developed a way to use the fibers from bananas, pineapples, and other fruits to create incredibly strong, lightweight plastics....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/banana-plastic-researchers-create-incredibly-strong-plastic-from-fruits/'>READ ARTICLE</a>4
