New Bioplastic Could be Very Beneficial

Producers have developed a new bioplastic, called Mirel, that is made from a form of bacteria that can be mended to produce plastic or hard crystalline. The great thing about Mirel is that there are several different microbes that feed on the bacteria and decompose it more readily than other types of bacteria. There is already a bioplastic availabe to consumers, however, it only breaks down in industrial compost facilities. Mirel is biodegradable in soil, oceans, and wetlands. This is extremely beneficial to the environment, considering the amount of plastic that consumers use worldwide. Bioplastic would pose a minimal threat to the environment and help protect plants and animals threatened by the effects of incorrectly disposed plastics.