Could Origami Be The Answer To Plastic Waste?

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Oodles of materials exist that can replace styrofoam as a packaging material—and we don’t just mean styrofoam cups. We’re talking about all of the inserts that go inside a box to protect your precious cargo. Whether it’s bagasse or mushrooms and mycelium, there are multiple options to replace single-use plastics, though, to be fair, we’ll miss the supreme satisfaction that comes with every pop of bubble wrap or those tiny plastic pillows.

Now, folks have another sustainable alternative, and it’s inspired by origami.