Results from a new University of Missouri study suggest that some of the largely petroleum-based plastic may soon be replaced by a nonpolluting, renewable plastic made from plants. Making plastics from plants is not a new idea," said Brian Mooney, research assistant professor of biochemistry with the MU Interdisciplinary Plant Group. "Plastics made from plant starch and soy proteins have been used as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics for a while. When combined with two enzymes from the plant, an organic polymer is produced. Metabolix has already successfully produced one form of biodegradable plastic in switch grass, but yield is too low.
My Opinion:
In my opinion of the idea is very good and contribute to the decline in the amount of waste in the world, as well as the decomposition of plastic materials contributed to a decline in the adverse environment (environment friendly), plus it reduces environmental pollution resulting from waste, and this alternative could provide an additional cash crop for farmers.
Bibliography
University of Missouri-Columbia. "'Green' Plastics Could Help Reduce Carbon Footprint." ScienceDaily 21 February 2009. 4 June 2009 http://www.sciencedaily.com /releases/2009/02/090211122145.htm.
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