However, NEC's newly developed bioplastic resolves each of these issues.

ENGADGET: NEC builds a better bioplastic from plant stems and cashew nut shells

Looking forward, the company will continue with research and development towards mass production of this bioplastic and improving its suitability for a wide range of electronic equipment within the 2013 fiscal year.

ENGADGET: NEC builds a better bioplastic from plant stems and cashew nut shells

The new bioplastic characteristics are as follows.

ENGADGET: NEC builds a better bioplastic from plant stems and cashew nut shells