Metabolix Grows Bioplastics in Switchgrass
August 15, 2008 | Levent OZLER
Bioplastics company Metabolix has devised what it hopes is an efficient way to manufacture its product: growing grass.
The company on Monday said that it has has created "significant amounts" of its bioplastic by growing it in the leaves of switchgrass.
Mirel bioplastic, called polyhydroxybutyrate (PHA), are biodegradeable alternatives to petroleum plastic.
A manufacturer of gardening stakes is using the plastic and it can be used for credit cards or containers of consumer products.
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