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Re: Core Problems - present-day plastic food wrap (thin plastic film)
All good points @Caroline Biodegradability and non-toxic properties are vital because as we have learnt beyond all doubt, sadly, too many people litter, and waste products and packaging end up everyw… (View Post)2 -
Re: Biodegradability - Rate and Testing
@NickAzer here's some information that may be of interest: Biodegradable and compostable alternatives to conventional plastics Degradation Rates of Plastics in the Environment [They use half-lives to… (View Post)2 -
Re: Biodegradability - Rate and Testing
@NickAzer that's an interesting topic. Here's one perspective; the one that involves rapid processing of biological materials: consumption by animals (of a wide variety of species). In other words, i… (View Post)1 -
Re: Core Problems - present-day plastic food wrap (thin plastic film)
Hi @NickAzer Regarding the machinery context: Packaging Films (Science Direct) - See Mechanical Properties I also came across these, which might be useful in the broader context: Optimisation of pall… (View Post)1 -
Re: Core Problems - present-day plastic food wrap (thin plastic film)
The five points are all worthy of consideration @NickAzer and @Eti In terms of the resource cycle (production and waste (resource) management) you might find a great deal of inspiration from the conc… (View Post)4