Agriculture Canada research scientist Qiang Liu and his research team at the University of Guelph are trying to find new ways to create plastic alternatives by studying how to produce biodegradable plastics using agricultural waste such as canola meal and pulse flour.
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Gov’t policy must include plant-based plastic substitutes
The story of how federal regulations are hurting a Calgary-maker of recyclable grocery bags made from bioplastic is an example of how transformations are complex. It seems that at every turn, the effort to shift away from petroleum fuel and products creates opportunities but also harm. These play out across the economy, and because I […] Read more
