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IBM Develops Infinitely Recyclable Plant-Based Plastic

Kyle VanHemert March 11, 2010 3:00 PM

Earlier this week, IBM researchers announced a discovery that could lead to plastics made from plants instead of petroleum. The new plastics will be more energy efficient, more versatile, and infinitely recyclable (until we move to our space colony).

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