Potatoes can be the main raw material for plastic bags

Date 23:10, The "World" (France) said the scientists at the laboratory of biochemistry Biotec in Germany are hoping to use potato starch as raw materials for the creation of plastic bags by 2015.

According to Biotec Vice President Isabelle Tharaud, the project will significantly reduce dependence on petroleum to produce environmentally friendly plastic bags. To date, Biotec has used about 40% of plant material to successfully produce plastic bags. This new bag meets all environmental standards and can self-destruct after 90 days of use.

Biotec has produced many other products such as yoghurts, small bottles, egg cartons ... with 70% of plant material.

According to scientists, bags made of potato starch also have the same plasticity as bags produced from petroleum. However, the cost of producing this kind of bag is more expensive than conventional bags of 50-100%.