When people think of cellophane, they think of gift baskets and a plastic wrap. Did you know that cellophane is NOT a derivative of plastic? It is actually made from cellulose. Cellulose is a polymer of glucose and contains the chemcial elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. The word cellophane comes from combining the words cellulose and diaphane (“transparent”). Since cellophane is made from cellulose, it is 100% biodegradable. This makes it somewhat of a green solution. Only “somewhat” because the chemical process to produce it is quite toxic.

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