Samsung E200 and Bioplastics: Is Your Cell Phone Made from Corn?

During the Olympics, Samsung revealed its E200 cell phone. This phone's case is made entirely of corn-based bioplastic.  Some environmentalists question the value of bioplastics made from corn, especially considering the controversy around ethanol and rising food costs. Bioplastics can be made from non-food plants, such as switch grass, but they do require special handling for recycling. Still, the more we can get away from non-renewables in manufacturing, the better for long-term sustainability.
Via: New York Times and GoodCleanTech

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Posted by Jennifer Lance at September 9, 2008 1:25 AM