Scientists Say They Have Found a Viable Replacement for Petroleum-Based Plastic

Yale e360
Apr 11, 2019, 2:24 pm197 pts
Scientists at Ohio State University say they have developed a viable alternative to petroleum-based plastic food packaging by using natural tree-based rubber. According to the researchers, the new biodegradable material holds promise for fighting the world’s growing plastic pollution problem, as well as for…

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