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Barbies of the Future May Grow on Trees

Researchers use wood and wax to make biodegradable alternative

By Kristina Loew,  Newser User

Posted Dec 6, 2008 2:31 PM CST

(Newser) – Wooden toys may not be so 1850s, scientists say. A bioplastic made from trees has been used to make everything from golf tees to car parts in recent years, but its sulfurous stink kept it out of the toy market. Now a sulfur-free version of...   Read full story »

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