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Chew on This: Biodegradable Gum Hits Stores

Will vanish in six weeks after a good chew

By Mary Papenfuss,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 30, 2009 6:14 AM CDT

(Newser) – The first widely available biodegradable chewing gum hits British stores today. Chicza Rainforest Gum is manufactured in Mexico from the sap of the chicle tree collected by a cooperative network of chicleros, or gum farmers. Unlike regular gum, Chicza uses no petrochemicals, isn't sticky, and...   Read full story »

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