So, yes, as PLA advocates say, corn plastic is “biodegradable.” But in reality very few consumers have access to the sort of composting facilities that can make that happen. NatureWorks has ...

This agreement is a first in North America, as it enables the production of plastic source materials from corn stover. It also marks Dow’s inaugural agreement in the region to use ag residues ...

Enter starch-based plastics made from plants, like corn and potatoes. They’re compostable, biodegradable -- a lot more ...