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Sugar to Bioplastic That Breaks Down | Greenville News
In a Massachusetts lab, scientists are revolutionizing plastic by turning sugar into biodegradable pellets that vanish in compost bins—straws disappear, knives break down. CJ Biomaterials, backed by a South Korean giant and manufacturing in Indonesia since 2022, is engineering polymers microbes can digest, aiming to replace single-use plastics choking recycling and landfills. While critics question if this just fuels disposability, the science is advancing fast—offering a cleaner future where convenience doesn’t mean permanence. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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