Question: Recently, Mexican researcher has discovered alternative of plastic which can be produced with the help of?
(a) Cactus leaves
(b) Banana leaf
(c) Mahogany timber
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- In August, 2019, a Mexican researcher has discovered a way to turn cactus leaves into a material with similar properties to plastic.
- It’s not toxic and is biodegradable.
- Mexico’s prickly pear cactus, which is emblazoned on the country’s flag, could soon play a new and innovative role in the production of biodegradable plastics.
- A packaging material made from this plant has been developed by a Mexican researcher and is offering a promising alterative to plastics.
- The pulp of the prickly pear is mixed with non-toxic additives to produce sheets that can be used for packaging.
- The cactus used for her experiments came from San Esteban, a small town of Mexico, where single-use non-recyclable plastic bags, straws and other disposable items will be banned from next year.
Links:
https://diligentias.com/mexicos-cactus-offers-biodegradable-plastics-diligent-ias/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cactus
https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/energy-and-environment/mexicos-cactus-offers-alternative-to-plastics/article28871813.ece