To develop this biofilm, the team used the skin of an Amazonian fish called tambatinga — which is the result of crossbreeding the female tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum) and the male pirapitinga ...

Tambatinga is known for its rapid growth and high collagen content.

Brazilian researchers create biodegradable, collagen-based food packaging film from tambatinga fish skin, offering sustainable plastic alternative and adding value to aquaculture waste streams.

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In the 150 th year of the ubiquitous cardboard box, packaging experts at sustainability leader DS Smith outlined today a futuristic blueprint for how the box might evolve ...