Corn starch is one of the few bioplastics that are being developed to replace plastic. It is biodegradable and can be added to composting processes without causing any pollution.

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In India, corn starch is relatively a new material and is still quite expensive to be a sustainable replacement for plastic. Only a handful of companies are producing corn starch bags and they generally require large orders to make it a viable option.

Companies selling corn starch bags in India

• Natur Tec (http://www.naturbag.com/) : This is a USA based company with a tie up in Chennai