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


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

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 helping curb our reliance on fossil fuels.