Researchers have discovered a cheap organically decomposable synthetic material. This may offer possibilities for agriculture and horticulture, Gadi Rothenberg and Albert Alberts of the University of Amsterdam explain about their invention. 'It is an ill wind that blows nobody any good' the researchers called their discovery in the monthly edition of National Geographic. Whilst they were busy with the - failed - development of organic kerosine they unintentionally found a new variety of synthetic material, which can be dissolved in water. "Plants in dishes of organic plastic could be planted like this," Rothenberg says. "The dish automatically dissolves and serves as plant food up till then."
Artificial resin
Rothenberg and Albert's artificial resin is cheaper in some cases than normal artificial resin. Rothenberg: "We can make anything, from hard material to soft foam. And it is cheap enough to become a serious competitor."
The artificial resin is made from vegetable waste material and can therefore be produced locally. Also when burning no poisonous gasses are produced.
The artificial resin is made from vegetable waste material and can therefore be produced locally. Also when burning no poisonous gasses are produced.
Organic plastic
"One should imagine being at a pick nick with knives and forks of our organic plastic and as a matter of course just leave knives and forks lying on the ground on in a river" Rothenberg says. "The material dissolves within a few weeks and the fish could even eat it."