Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru (IIScDepartment )’s of Material Engineering recently discovered a means to make a single-use plastic substitute. This will help to reduce the problem of environmental plastic trash accumulation.Key points:

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report 2018-19, India created 3.3 million metric tonnes of plastic garbage in 2018-19.

Researchers used non-edible oil and cellulose derived from agricultural stubble to create polymers.
These polymers can be formed into sheets that can be used to make bags, cutlery, or containers.

The resulting material is biodegradable, waterproof, and non-toxic.