CIRAS - Bioindustry - Biobased Products

Biodegradability and Compostability

The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) provides applied research, education, and technical assistance to Iowa industry through partnerships with Iowa's universities, community colleges, and government agencies.  Assistance is supported in part by the DoC/NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the DoD/DLA Procurement Technical Assistance Program, the DoC/EDA University Center Program, and the USDA BioPreferred Program.

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