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Biodegradable Plastics Are Good for Atmosphere, Too
Jessica Marshall, Discovery News
Aug. 21, 2008 -- Plastics made from renewable resources such as corn are attractive because they are biodegradable, but recent studies suggest they have the added benefit of generating lower greenhouse gas emissions than conventional petroleum-based plastics.
Jian Yu and Lilian Chen of the University of Hawaii, Honolulu, examined the greenhouse gas emissions associated with producing one type of bioplastic, polyhydroxyalka...
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