Monday, April 6, 2009

Biodegradable gum on sale in England

A British company is launching what it calls the world's first biodegradable chewing gum this week.

The gum, called Chicza, becomes non-sticky once it dries and then decays into dust within six weeks, company officials told cnn.com.

Besides the obvious environmental benefits, British authorities are celebrating the release because it could save millions on clean-up costs associated with removing gum from streets and public buildings.

The gum sells for the equivalent of just over $2. For more info on the world's first biodegradable chewing gum, check out this story from cnn.com