The Korea Times
CJ CheilJedang, the main food and biotechnology arm of CJ Group, has successfully produced garbage bags made from PHA, a biodegradable material developed through the company’s fermentation technology, marking the latest expansion of its commercial use. PHA, or polyhydroxyalkanoate, is produced by microorganisms that feed on plant-derived sugars such as those from sugarcane through a fermentation process. Unlike petroleum-based plastics, it biodegrades in both soil and seawater. Only a handful of companies worldwide can mass-produce PHA, and CJ CheilJedang is the sole domestic producer in Korea. The new bags match conventional garbage bags in tensile strength while offering 1.8 times greater elasticity, allowing them to hold large volumes of waste without tearing, the company said. CJ CheilJedang recently signed an agreement with Jung District office in Seoul and donated 350,000 bags in two sizes — 10 liters and 20 liters. The 10 liter bags will be used for road cleaning, while the 20 liter bags will be distributed to residents who bring recyclables such as cans and glass bottles to
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