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:

June 14, 2024 by rawan239

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

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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.