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Cellophane bees' nest linings could inspire biodegradable plastics

Cellophane bees' waterproof nest linings combine silk and polyester; the polyester share fell from 73% to 40% within months.

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‘Cellophane’ bees make their nests from biodegradable plastic
Strong, waterproof polyester could seed new ideas for sustainable materials

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Laura Russo

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