Heinz and Ford are teaming up to investigate repurposing leftover tomatoes into bioplastics. Scientists at both companies are aiming to create wiring brackets and storage bins from leftover tomato skins, peels, stems, and seeds. The use of tomato fibers and dried tomato skins may eventually lead to composite materials for use in regular vehicle manufacturing. […]

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