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Biodegradable and compostable alternatives to conventional plastics
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845
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Abstract
Packaging waste forms a significant part of municipal solid waste and has caused increasing environmental concerns, resulting in a strengthening of various regulations aimed at reducing the amounts generated. Among other materials, a wide range of oil-based polymers is currently used in packaging applications. These are virtually all non-biodegradable, and some are difficult to recycle or reuse du...
Keywords
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
2009
Review
Open Access
Publisher
2-Y Citation Average
5.12
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Country
Biodegradable and compostable alternatives to conventional plastics
Citations:
845
References:
32
Abstract
Packaging waste forms a significant part of municipal solid waste and has caused increasing environmental concerns, resulting in a strengthening of various regulations aimed at reducing the amounts generated. Among other materials, a wide range of oil-based polymers is currently used in packaging applications. These are virtually all non-biodegradable, and some are difficult to recycle or reuse du...
Keywords
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
2009
Review
Open Access
Publisher
2-Y Citation Average
5.12
Language
Country