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Mich. State: Making Bioplastics That are Easier to Compost
August 05, 2023
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 5 -- Michigan State University issued the following news:

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MSU research shows how putting starch into a bio-based polymer can make it more compostable, helping divert plastic waste

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Researchers from Michigan State University's top-ranked School of Packaging have developed a way to make a promising, sustainable alternative to petroleum-based plastics more biodegradable.

A team led by Rafae . . .

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