Mainebiz Covers Bioplastics Council Meeting
UMaine research was mentioned in a Mainebiz story about the first meeting of the Sustainable Bioplastics Council of Maine, a group representing businesses, agencies and researchers who are seeking to develop plant-based plastic to replace petroleum-based plastic. The story mentioned UMaine’s work in developing wood- and potato-based and blended plastics, as well as an award of $4.8 million to UMaine’s Forest Bioproducts Research Institute from a voter-approved bond in 2008. Mainebiz also wrote UMaine is part of a $50,000 grant awarded to Tom’s of Maine to develop a bio-based plastic cap for mouthwash bottles and other packaging needs.