Who Needs Oil When Scientists Can Make Plastic From Plants? [Science]

Who Needs Oil When Scientists Can Make Plastic From Plants? [Science]:
When our oil supplies run out, it won't just be fuel for our cars that dries up. Everything you own that's made of plastic has been made using the black gold and, until now, there's been no other way to create it. Fortunately, scientists can now produce plastic from plant matter, which could massively cut our dependency on oil. More »