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2. Biodegradable bag - Wikipedia

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   In typical parlance, the word biodegradable is distinct in meaning from compostable.While biodegradable simply means an object is capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms, "compostable" in the plastic industry is defined as able to decompose in aerobic environments that are maintained under specific controlled temperature and humidity conditions.

3. Polymateria - Wikipedia

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   Polymateria Ltd is a British technology company developing biodegradable plastic alternatives. In 2020, the privately owned company was the first to achieve certified biodegradation of the most commonly-littered forms of plastic packaging in real-world conditions, in less than a year without creating microplastics.

4. Sustainable packaging - Wikipedia

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   A plant proteins-based biodegradable packaging alternative to plastic was developed based on research about spider silk which is known for its high strength and similar on the molecular level. [32] [33] Researchers at the Agricultural Research Service are looking into using dairy-based films as an alternative to petroleum-based packaging.

5. Bioplastic - Wikipedia

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   Boxed products made from bioplastics and other biodegradable plastics. Few commercial applications exist for bioplastics. Cost and performance remain problematic. Typical is the example of Italy, where biodegradable plastic bags are compulsory for shoppers since 2011 with the introduction of a specific law. [16]

6. Bin bag - Wikipedia

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   Garbage bags made from bioplastics and other biodegradable plastics A bin bag designed to resist vermin. United Kingdom. Oxo-biodegradable plastic bags have the same strength as ordinary plastic and cost slightly more. They will degrade then biodegrade if they get into the open environment, but they can be recycled if collected during their ...

7. Biodegradable polythene film - Wikipedia

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   Some people believe that making plastic shopping bags biodegradable is one way to try to allow the open litter to degrade. Plastic recycling improves usage of resources. Biodegradable films need to be kept away from the usual recycling stream to prevent contaminating the polymers to be recycled.