So plastics can be good for the atmosphere too

Plastics that are made from materials that are biodegradable, such as corn, are attractive to the consumer, but recent studies reveal that they also generate lower greenhouse gas emissions than the...

Food based plastics real alternative to oil based

The idea of using food based plastics instead of oil based is an old idea being revisited as oil prices soar and environmental issues take cetre stage."Landfills and plastics don't mix well. It takes several...

Second European Bioplastics conference

"Bioplastic investors from throughout the world will gather in Paris for the European Bioplastics conference.Germany is an excellent market for bioplastic investments because of favorable legislation and a base of consumers that buys environmentally friendly products.Invest...

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