Considering
the effect of plastic on the environment as a major
pollutant, Scientists at Amity University have developed
a breakthrough biodegradable plastic which would have a
great impact on the health of Global
Citizens.
The revolutionary technology
“Biodegradable Plastic” is invented by Dr.(Mrs.)
Harsha Kharkwal- Faculty at Amity
University.
Ina bid to make the technology
available to people, Amity University has signed a MoU with
multi-national company GXT Green Inc. as part of which the
Technology behind biodegradable plastic will be transferred
for commercialization at aglobal level.
The MoU was signed in the presence of
Mr. Manas “Bob” Chatterjee, CEO, GXT Green; Mr. Michael
C. Vanin, Chief Operating Officer, GXT Green;
Dr.Ashok K Chauhan, Founder President, Amity Group; Dr.
(Mrs.) Balvinder Shukla,Vice Chancellor, Amity
University Uttar Pradesh and senior officials of Amity
University.
GXT Green is a Boston based company
where “Economics meets ecology”. The company has developed
many replacements for plastic using photo and biodegradation
technique as well as bio-remediation for waste treatment.
Sharing her views, Dr.(Mrs.) Harsha
Kharkwal, innovator of technology said that
the plastics are largely used around the world in many forms
for their cost, functionality, durability and weight. But
with fewer benefits it has many drawbacks; one of the major
is causing pollution in environment. She emphasized that the
main advantage of Biodegradable plastic is that the organic
compounds break down easily and degrade in soil conditions
within 60 days. She stressed that although biodegradable
plastics have been available in market but the materials
used in them are polymerized. Amity, on the other hand, has
developed innovative plastic which has indigenous resources
in their natural form. Dr. Kharkwal averred that it is a big
solution for environmental pollution which is very
economical and toxic free.
Addressing the gathering, Dr. Ashok
K Chauhan said that Amity has always focused on
working towards development of nation by innovating
technology that benefits society. He highlighted that Amity
has already filed 607 patents, many of which are in the
process of being transferred to Industry. Dr. Chauhan
averred that Amity has been working assiduously for
converting frugal innovations into beneficial products
through technology transfers to various Industries.
Briefing about the importance of
Biodegradable plastic, Mr. Manas “Bob” Chatterjee
said that the technology developed at Amity is very
eco-friendly as plastic which will be produced are with
renewable raw material with ability to decompose causing no
harm to environment and habitants. He pointed that GXT Green
develops and markets sustainable products with supporting
services that cost-effectively solve the everyday
environmental concerns of corporations,communities and
Governments.
