Earlier this month, the House of Lords passed the Precision Breeding Act which has opened up a new world of opportunity for ...

Banana peels can make for a great fertilizer outside, but you're going to want to think twice before using them indoors. Here ...

Next time you peel a banana, think twice before tossing it away! Bozeman's Happy Trash Can composting program diverts waste ...

Production of banana has declined over the past ... hair braids and baskets. The leaves are used for mulching, packaging and food-wrapping and some cultivars are used for medicinal purposes.

Punchy aromatics escape through the pyramid of banana leaves and paper, held together by a rubber band. Unfurling the parcel is akin to unwrapping a gift: the excited anticipation is almost too much.

Experts urge replacing plastic sheets with banana leaves for food packaging, promoting health & tradition Despite plastic ban, many hotels in city are using plastic sheets to steam idlis ...

He also speaks about the shift toward sustainability in markets abroad, explaining how banana leaves are used as eco-friendly packaging in Thailand and other countries, moving away from plastic ...

Bananas are much more than a food crop; with the plant’s fibres used for ropes and mats, and its leaves for mulching and packaging. But many banana farmers are facing an uncertain future. Climate ...

Alternatives to petrochemical-based plastics are emerging, made from everything from banana leaves to tomato skins, especially for food packaging. But questions remain about how biodegradable and ...

The supermarkets now provide vegetables covered with banana leaves, encouraging clients to join hands with the retailer to protect the environment. The retailer has worked with 30 fresh-food suppliers ...