A NEW PLASTIC IS CREATED USING THE INEDIBLE PARTS OF WHEAT AND CORN – University of British Columbia Researcher/Student Amanda Johnson has created a durable plastic called Grasstic. It is a plastic that is created from the stalks of plants like wheat and corn, meaning it can be created from the agricultural waste of food plants. This opens the door for dual-use agriculture, as well as contributing to our capacity to grow raw materials for durable products as opposed to relying on non-renewable resources.
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UBC scientist discovers way to make strong plastic alternative from grasses – news.google.com
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Grasstic, which was developed by UBC PhD student Amanda Johnson, is made from the stalks of grass crops such as wheat or corn and can be used for dry goods packaging. Since it’s made from agricultural waste, she is not using a food source.
