Bioplastics

Episode 57,   May 18, 2020, 04:00 AM

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References and Further Reading
  1. https://www.wrap.org.uk/sites/files/wrap/3Rs%20Recycling%20Highlights%202015%20FINAL%20FOR%20PUBLICATION.pdf
  2. https://www.theguardian.com/environment/plastic
  3. https://www.sciencehistory.org/the-history-and-future-of-plastics
  4. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/11/are-bioplastics-made-from-plants-better-for-environment-ocean-plastic/
  5. https://www.bpf.co.uk/sustainability/plastics_recycling.aspx
  6. https://www.recyclenow.com/recycling-knowledge/how-is-it-recycled/plastics
  7. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-27442625
  8. https://www.bpf.co.uk/plastipedia/plastics_history/default.aspx
  9. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2018/11/are-bioplastics-made-from-plants-better-for-environment-ocean-plastic/
  10. https://www.thoughtco.com/plastic-chemical-composition-608930
  11. https://www.bpf.co.uk/plastipedia/how-is-plastic-made.aspx
  12. https://www.activesustainability.com/environment/what-are-bioplastics/
  13. https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/a-brief-history-of-plastic-world-conquest/
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