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Testing biodegradation

Scientist in lab testing prototype vine clip with a soil sample

Dr Stephanie Weal inserts a prototype vine clip into a soil sample for testing at the Scion Biodegradation Facility. This facility is used to measure the aerobic compostability of materials such as bioplastics, paper and wood and to quantify the time it takes for materials to biodegrade.

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