Avesthagen launches biodegradable plastic

Bangalore-based Avesthagen, in association with Limagrain, today announced the launch of an eco-friendly and biodegradable plastic for the Indian market. The biodegradable plastic is manufactured using whole cereal grains, mainly wheat, maize and a number of Limagrain varieties.

According to a release issued by Avesthagen today, the innovation lies in the combination of cereal fractions with a biodegradable polymer. "Unlike the usual non-degradable plastic material, this alternate plastic breaks down and becomes compost in a matter of 120 days in industrial composting conditions under the norm EN13432," the release added.

Dr Villoo Morawala-Patell, founder, chairperson & managing director, Avesthagen, said: "We are extremely glad that our partnership with Limagrain has resulted in the introduction of this alternative plastic material. This is our way of contributing to the environment we live in.  As research and innovation is core to Avesthagen, we would not stop here, but continue our work to introduce more environment friendly products."