It may sound too fantastic, but for several years now we have been witnessing how fantasy becomes reality. This is what is happening in this case.

The team of the American company CornNext, located in California, presented their innovative project CornNext-17. This is a material created through a fermentation process using corn starch, which is positioned as a safe alternative to plastics. The statement says that CornNext-17 is capable of replacing plastics in a variety of industries and can be used in packaging, disposable tableware, agriculture and consumer goods.

The material retains its structure, perfectly imitating the flexibility, durability and heat resistance of conventional plastics, which means it can be used in the packaging industry. And of course, it is biodegradable - unlike plastics, CornNext-17 completely decomposes in 30 days, leaving no harmful compounds behind.

The company is now ready to launch CornNext-17 production at scale. The material is available in two versions: for extrusion molding, which allows for the production of straws, rods, thin sheets, and for injection molded products (spoons, forks, plates, etc.). CornNext-17 is certified as environmentally friendly by many environmental organizations, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Biodegradable Products Institute.

Materials used from the sites cornnext.com, packaginginsights.com.