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Plastic biodegradability

Diagram of different types of plastic and biodegradability

Truly sustainable and degradable plastics are made from biological materials. 

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Rights: Victor Gambarini, CC BY-SA 4.0
Published: 2 August 2024Size: 700.8 KB
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