From: Nature's Shield: The Plants Replacing Oil in Our Paint
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How often do you think about the invisible coatings on the things you touch?

We live in a coated world. Your smartphone screen, your car door, your coffee cup, and your frying pan all have chemical skins. Understanding that these skins can be made from plants helps us realize that almost any plastic item in our lives can be redesigned.

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Pick three random shiny or smooth objects in your room right now. Imagine how they would change if their outer coating was made from wood waste or seaweed.

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Major paint brands are swapping oil for plant seeds and corn.
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Metal drink cans are getting safe, plant-based inside coatings.
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Wood waste is being turned into protective packaging liners.
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