Plastic used to preserve yogurts is replaced with a polymer called polylactic acid is an example of _______.

green chemistry

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waste management

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green revolution

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The correct option is B green chemistry
Since usage of petroleum-based plastic is harmful to the environment, a polymer called polylactic acid, made using micro-organisms to convert cornstarch into a resin, is used to preserve yogurt. The resulting polymer is used to replace rigid petroleum-based plastic used in yogurt containers and water bottles and is environment-friendly. It is an application of green chemistry

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