Plastic Pollution-Fighting Bio-Based Materials

Sustainable innovation-focused leader Corn Next is making waves this month with the introduction of CornNext-17, "a game-changing bio-based material designed to combat the global plastic pollution crisis."

CornNext-17 is made from renewable corn starch, with no harmful chemicals, through a patented fermentation-based process. The bio-based material is said to have superior versatility and performance compared to traditional plastics and bio-plastics such as PLA and PHA. Because CornNext-17 retains its natural polysaccharide structure, the bio-based material can decompose at an impressive 30-day rate in natural environments.

The innovation can be used in Consumer Goods, Packaging, Agriculture, Medical and Healthcare, and more. In conjunction with CornNext-17, Corn Next also debuted the CornNext-17 White Paper, a detailed report that lists the potential implications and applications of the innovative bio-based material and its crucial role in supporting global sustainability initiatives.

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