Environment

Biodegradable 'Plastic' Bags Made From Yuca Could Replace Trillions of Bags We Waste Every Year

January 3rd 2018


A company in Indonesia named Avani has invented a biodegradable “plastic” bag that looks and feels like plastic, but is made from yuca, a root vegetable. It is very durable and dissolves, meaning it won’t harm animals, insects, or the environment.