Mango Materials is scaling methane-based PHA biopolymers to replace polluting plastics. Operating a launch facility in Vacaville, CA, the company produces carbon-negative materials from waste greenhouse gases. Techno-economic assessments identify 1.5 million kg/year as the “smallest viable plant” size to dilute fixed costs. Their Life Cycle Analysis reveals that while renewable electricity improves GHG impact by 7%, the method of methane sourcin…
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