Sustainable 'plastics' are on the horizon
Monday, December 24, 2018 - 17:40
in Earth & Climate
A new Tel Aviv University study describes a process to make bioplastic polymers that don't require land or fresh water—resources that are scarce in much of the world. The polymer is derived from microorganisms that feed on seaweed. It is biodegradable, produces zero toxic waste and recycles into organic waste.