Researchers develop plant-based plastic that decomposes in ocean

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Researchers develop a new kind of plastic from cassava starch and wood pulp that is twice as strong

Scientists from Osaka University have developed a new biodegradable plastic. They claim it's twice as strong as conventional plastic made from polyethylene.

 

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Does this mean more trees are going to be chopped down? [ie wood pulp]

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