Plastic from plants

	April 30, 2008
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A new biodegradable plastic has been developed from an unlikely source – wheat.The wheat starch plastic has similar properties to conventional plastic, but it will break down in the compost heap in 40 to 50 days.

As well as being made from a low cost, renewable resource, another advantage of the plastic is that it won’t contaminate any food it holds.

Find out more about CSIRO’s work with  Plastics & Polymers.

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