CSIRO, Murdoch University launch $8 million bioplastics hub

National science agency CSIRO and Murdoch University have launched The Bioplastics Innovation Hub, focussed on biologically-derived plastics that can break down in nature. According to a statement from CSIRO on Monday, the effort is valued at $8 million, and links industry partners with experts in disciplines including microbiology, molecular genetics, synthetic biology and biochemical engineering.…