A primer on biodegradable plastics
| December 19, 2007 |  View for printing |
Pros and cons of two kinds of biodegradable plastics on the market today.
'Bioplastic' may become third option to paper or plastic
'Biodegradable' can be a confusing term when applied to plastics. While biodegradation is defined as the breaking down of organic material by microorganisms, the industry tends to take a wider view: If it breaks down safely, quickly, and completely, it is biodegradable.
By Tony Azios
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