One of the key hurdles the company continues to face results from their decision to use biodegradable packaging.

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Thermopod offers a solution in the form of biodegradable, temperature-controlled packaging made of recycled textile fibers.

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Cargill's NatureWorks division deploys bacteria to turn corn into a biodegradable plastic for water bottles, clothing and food packaging.

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It is biodegradable, safe enough to be used as food packaging, can be processed like existing thermoplastics into coloured or transparent material and can be manufactured from renewable resources such as maize and sugarcane.

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