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We’ve told you about Metabolix and their bioplastic resins. Recently the producers of the corn-based plastic resin, Mirel™, released the results of a life cycle assessment conducted by chemical engineers at Michigan State University. They determined that, “production of Mirel reduces the use of nonrenewable energy by more than 95% and provides a 200% reduction in greenhouse gases (GHG) compared to production of conventional petroleum-based plastics.” The article notes that Mirel is made from corn and uses renewable ene… keep reading.
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