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WORLD CENTRIC
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Palo Alto, CA 94306-1439
Palo Alto, CA 94306-1439
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New Biodegradable Packaging from a Synergistic Combination of Agricultural By-products
Award Year / Program / Phase:
2010 / SBIR / Phase I
Agency:
USDA
Principal Investigator:
Shan Jin, null
Award Amount:
$88,628.00
Abstract:
Thousands of tons of food service disposable and packaging products made from non-renewable resources are discarded every year in the USA. Not only do these products pollute and stay in the environment for hundreds of years, they are also toxic in production, usage and disposal. According to… More
Compostable Packaging from Agricultural Residues
Award Year / Program / Phase:
2011 / SBIR / Phase II
Agency:
USDA
Principal Investigator:
Shan Jin – (510) 559-6105
Award Amount:
$456,795.00
Abstract:
$14.8 billion of foodservice disposables and packaging (plates, utensils, take out containers, meat trays, bowls etc.) are purchased each year in USA (Freedonia 2009). They are mostly made from Styrofoam/plastics and cause pollution and toxicity in production, usage and disposal. Cities and… More