Resources
Packaging Material Info
Microplastics-
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-52489126
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/aug/12/raining-plastic-colorado-usgs-microplastics
Biodegradable Plastics -https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/10/01/climate/biodegradable-containers.html
https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/biodegradable-plastic
https://phys.org/news/2017-12-truth-bioplastics.html
PLA (Polylactic acid) The most common bioplastic -
https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/corn-plastic2.htm
https://www.thoughtco.com/pros-cons-corn-based-plastic-pla-1203953
PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) -
Compostable? Most bioplastics require commercial composting. -
https://www.situbiosciences.com/product/astm-d6400-compostable-produc-test-composting/
https://bpiworld.org/page-190422
https://www.astm.org/Standards/D6400.htm
The certifications for home composting. -
http://www.tuv-at.be/green-marks/
https://www.dincertco.de/en/dincertco/home.jsp
Does recycling work? -
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/10/5-recycling-myths-busted-plastic/#close
https://abc7news.com/society/cas-largest-recycling-center-chain-closes-all-locations/5447020/
Recycling symbols -
https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-tech/sustainable/question217.htm
https://www.roadrunnerwm.com/blog/how-to-read-plastic-recycling-symbols
Aluminum -
https://www.thesca.org/connect/blog/environmental-impact-aluminum
https://www.britannica.com/science/aluminum
Plastic Pollution -
https://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_forrest_a_radical_plan_to_end_plastic_waste
Oxo-biodegradable/Oxo-degradable plastics -
https://www.european-bioplastics.org/eu-takes-action-against-oxo-degradable-plastics/
https://ag.tennessee.edu/biodegradablemulch/Documents/oxo%20plastics.pdf
https://www.foodbev.com/news/food-companies-back-initiative-ban-oxo-degradable-plastics/
https://ecostandard.org/wp-content/uploads/oxo-statement.pdf
Sustainability Reports
Greenpeace Plastic Reports-
NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business Report-
PEW Charitable Trust, Ending Ocean Plastic Report-
European Industrial Hemp Report-
Closed Loop Partners, Circular Economy Report-