Discarded lobster shells recycled into biodegradable golf tees

University of Maine researchers developed biodegradable golf tees from lobster shells, a material that generates 50,000 tons of waste annually in the state. The team spent over a decade creating a composite that matches the strength of wooden tees but decomposes in 30 days. Current production yields 50 pounds per hour, with each tee costing between 5 and 30 cents.

Source: Discarded lobster shells recycled into biodegradable golf tees — New Atlas

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