Metabolix Grows Bioplastics in Switchgrass

Bioplastics are becoming an increasingly popular material as the cost of oil climbs and the dangers of petroleum-based plastics are being continuously studied and reported. Metabolix announced an incredible development: they have found a way to generate “significant amounts” of ecologically-sound bioplastic by growing it in directly in switchgrass. The fast-growing perennial plant is paving the way for a sustainable source of Mirel, the company’s biodegradable brand of bioplastic.