Plastic from Carbon dioxide, agricultural waste and grasses

Q.  Scientists have discovered a new way to make which element/substance from CO2 and agricultural waste and grasses?
- Published on 11 Mar 16

a. Plastic
b. Metal
c. Steel
d. Aluminium

ANSWER: Plastic
 
Scientists have found a new way to make plastic from agricultural waste, grasses and carbon dioxide in a bid to lower the carbon footprint of the plastic industry. Plastic produces are generally made from a polymer called PET or polyethylene terephthalate which is also called polyester and generated through the use of fossil fuel feedstocks.

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