Can engineers develop a more flexible, eco-friendly plastic for packaging?
Friday, June 7, 2013 - 09:30
in Physics & Chemistry
(Phys.org) —The idea of '"going green" for one person can mean anything from driving a hybrid car to simply recycling glass bottles. But Barbi Wheelden, a doctoral student in chemical engineering, is thinking more globally. She's seeking a way for manufacturers to use a more eco-friendly and biodegradable plastic in their packaging.