Thailand cabinet approves funding for Bioplastics

摘要

Thailand's government plans to spend 1.8 billion baht (53.5 million) over five years to try to turn the country into a regional leader in bioplastics, taking advantage of its position as Southeast Asia's largest plastic product exporter and its sizable agricultural industry. Thailand's cabinet July 22 approved funding for a bioplastics "road map" that aims to develop local production of polylactic acid, made from cassava flour and other materials like sugar, to further fund research and develop industry standards.