Background Information

As a society that wants to continue living on this planet, it is should be our obligation and moral responsibility to protect and care for the Earth. There are growing concerns and environmental issues revolving around non-biodegradable plastics. Over 140 million tons of petroleum-based plastics are produced around the world every year. These products possess materials that are resilient to degradation, lacking the ability to be naturally broken down in an efficient way within the environment. As a result of this, typical plastics are a large contributor to the growing waste management and environmental problems that the world is facing today. This is why there is a need for change! Developing a stable, starch-based plastic that has suitable properties would be a revolutionary feat that would provide numerous benefits for the world.