Resources

Packaging Material Info

Microplastics-

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-52489126

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Biodegradable Plastics -https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/10/01/climate/biodegradable-containers.html

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https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/medicine-and-dentistry/biodegradable-plastic

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https://phys.org/news/2017-12-truth-bioplastics.html

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PLA (Polylactic acid)​ The most common bioplastic -

https://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/corn-plastic2.htm

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https://www.thoughtco.com/pros-cons-corn-based-plastic-pla-1203953

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PHA (Polyhydroxyalkanoates) -

https://www.plasticstoday.com/packaging/pha-bioplastics-tunable-solution-convenience-food-packaging/157388153458558

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https://www.cambridgeconsultants.com/sites/default/files/uploaded-pdfs/PHA%20-%20plastic%20the%20way%20nature%20intended_1.pdf

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Compostable? Most bioplastics require commercial composting. - 

The certifications for home composting. -

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Does recycling work? -

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Recycling symbols -

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Aluminum -

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Plastic Pollution -

Oxo-biodegradable/Oxo-degradable plastics -

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Sustainability Reports

Greenpeace Plastic Reports-

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NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business Report-

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PEW Charitable Trust, Ending Ocean Plastic Report-

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European Industrial Hemp Report-

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Closed Loop Partners, Circular Economy Report-

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