An Indian startup company, Dharaksha Ecosystems, has developed Biodegradable Foam Packaging made from rice stubble, which is the dead stalks left after the rice season passes in India. The founder, Arpit Dhupar, converted 250 metric tons of rice stubble harvested from 100 acres of farmland into the packaging, which is hard, fire-retardant, can be engraved by laser and is anti-static. The packaging sells around 20 metric tons each month to glassware companies, earning about $30,500 per year. Dhupar's invention has prevented over half a million pounds of polystyrene from entering landfills since he launched his product.

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