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Biodegradeable Wheat Starch Containers
WASHINGTON - Sep 3/04 - SNS -- USDA researchers have developed a way to create biodegradeable containers, including cups, bowls and plates from wheat starch.
Plant physiologist Gregory M. Glenn of the ARS Western Regional Research Center in Albany, Calif., is working with EarthShell Corp., the Santa Barbara, Calif., innovator of potato-starch-based foodservice products, to fine-tune manufacturing of the wheat-starch disposables.
Glenn's research has proven that the biodegradable products are just as attractive, sturdy, convenient to use and leakproof as their polystyrene counterparts. But, because they biodegrade easily, the starch-based disposables lessen the burden on America's already overstuffed landfills.
Having a selection of different starches—such as wheat, potato or corn—to choose from gives manufacturers of biodegradable products some purchasing flexibility. That flexibility can help them keep their prices competitive with polystyrene items.
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