To Replace Oil, U.S. Experts See Amber Waves of Plastic

The end products — which include T-shirts, forks and coffins — look, feel and perform like traditional polyester and plastic made from a petroleum base. But the manufacturing process consumes 50% less fossil fuel, even after accounting for the fuel needed to plant and harvest the corn.

To Replace Oil, U.S. Experts See Amber Waves of Plastic

Paper, Plastic or Corn?