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Article: Gemplus, University of Nebraska, CORN CARD International and Digicard Announce Biodegradable Card.
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- October 15, 1998
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SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 15, 1998--
Major Technological Breakthrough Helps the Environment
Using Corn By-Products
Gemplus(R), the University of Nebraska, CORN CARD International and Digicard today announced they have executed a letter of intent to promote and develop markets for a biodegradable card as an alternative to the billions of non-recyclable plastic cards. The material that is being used in the card, MAZIN(R) resin, is made from environmentally friendly materials, including corn by-products. The new cards will be demonstrated at the ICMA Conference in San Francisco October 17-20.
The University of Nebraska developed ...