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Bioplastics Grow as Green Alternative
from The International Herald Tribune
A growing number of companies are developing bioplastics, eager to replace an oil-based production method with one that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimize toxic waste, and promote rural economic development.
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by Vicki_R on March 22, 2007 - 9:43am
There are current products out there that use PLA's (polylactic acids) which are extracted from corn and turned into clear plastic. They are 100% biodegradable. A company called Biota sells water in bottles made of PLA and BioBag now sells food wrap. WIld Oats and Wal-Mart even use PLA clamshell containers for their packaged deli, produce and bakery products.
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