Reducing Plastic Pollution With Biodegradable Erosion Control Products
Project Details by Fiscal Year
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200,000
Fund Source
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund
Recipient
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
In Progress
Start Date
July 2021
End Date
June 2024
Project Overview
Utilization of Industrial Hemp to create biodegradable alternatives to plastic-based erosion and sediment control products.
Project Details
Competitive Grant Making Body
Project Details: 2022 Fiscal Year
Legal Citation / Subdivision
M.L. 2021, First Special Session, Chp. 6, Art. 6, Sec. 2, Subd. 08i
Appropriation Language
$200,000 the first year is from the trust fund to the Agricultural Utilization Research Institute in partnership with the Departments of Transportation, Agriculture, and Natural Resources to demonstrate use of regionally grown industrial hemp to create biodegradable alternatives to plastic-based erosion and sediment control products used in transportation construction projects.
2022 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$200,000
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)
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Measurable Outcome(s)
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Project Manager
First Name
Riley
Last Name
Gordon
Organization Name
Agricultural Utilization Research Institute
Street Address
510 County Rd 71, Ste 120
City
Crookston
State
MN
Zip Code
56716
Phone
(218) 281-7600
Email
www.AURI.org
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