Bihar engineer develops eco-friendly cups, plates & straws from corn husks

Patna, Oct 24 (UNI) An engineer from Muzaffarpur district has developed a technology to manufacture eco-friendly products, including cups, plates, bowls, glasses and straws, from discarded corn husks, offering an alternative to single-use plastic. Naz Ozair, a resident of Muradpur village under Chhitrouli panchayat in Kurhani block, has secured a patent from the Central Government for his innovation and launched a startup, MNO Swadeshi India Pvt Ltd, to manufacture the products. His initiative aims to reduce plastic pollution, promote the utilisation of agricultural waste and generate employment opportunities in rural areas. Ozair said the journey involved several years of research…