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A new biodegradable plastic has been developed from an unlikely source - wheat.
The wheat starch plastic has similar properties to conventional plastic, but it will break down in the compost heap in 40 to 50 days.
As well as being made from a low cost, renewable resource, another advantage of the plastic is that it won't contaminate any food it holds.
Watch the video on how this company CSIRO is doing it here.