+ Metabolix Bioplastic Films

Cool Hunting pointed us to recent advancements made by bioplastic manufacturer Metabolix. They've developed a method to make sustainable bioplastics from a common prairie grass known as switchgrass.

One of Metabolix's products, Mirel, has proven to be a durable alternative for polyethylene films used in agriculture. We don't know much about potential applications for Mirel, but it would be a great if it could be used in consumer packaging where the films typically used are not currently recyclable.

Metabolix's site has a great multimedia section. Check it out to learn more about bioplastics and hear interviews from their senior management.