'Green' Plastics Could Help Reduce Carbon Footprint
Friday, February 20, 2009 - 23:28
in Physics & Chemistry
More than 20 million tons of plastic are placed in US landfills each year. Results from a new study suggest that some of the largely petroleum-based plastic may soon be replaced by a nonpolluting, renewable plastic made from plants. Reducing the carbon footprint and the dependence on foreign oil, this new "green" alternative may also provide an additional cash crop for farmers.