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1. Paper or Plastic?

Author

Brownell, Blaine

Subjects
*BIODEGRADABLE plastics
Abstract

The article reviews the biodegradable plastic Zeoform developed by the company of the same name from cellulose and water, focusing on its potential application to architectural projects as a material similar to both wood and plastic.

Published
2013

2. Bag the Bags.

Author

BROWNELL, BLAINE

Subjects
*PLASTIC bags, *PLASTIC bags & the environment, *SHOPPING bags, *BIODEGRADABLE plastics, *BIODEGRADABLE plastics & the environment, *BIODEGRADABLE products
Abstract

The article discusses the environmental and economic costs of plastic shopping bags and describes the introduction of biodegradable plastic bags by the CycleWood Solutions company. The author suggests that bags that biodegrade after 150 days are an improvement, but that they will still lead to problems such as use of energy, threat to renewable food sources, and plastic litter.

Published
2011

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