Biodegradable plastics, starch-based

Castronuovo D, Candido V, Margiotta S, Manera C, Miccolis V, Basile M, D Addabbo T (2005) Potential of a corn starch-based biodegradable plastic film for soil solarization. Acta Hort (ISHS) 698 201-206... [Pg.255]

Starch-based biodegradable plastics are used for manufacture of various types of bags and sacks including, refuse sacks, shopping bags and compost bags. [Pg.58]

One of the most visible demonstrations of starch-based biodegradable plastics was at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano, Japan, where the Eco-Friendly Kentucky Fried Chicken booth used biodegradable plastic bags, flatware, cups and coated paper products, all based on corn. The effort was sponsored by the U.S. Feed Grains Council. ... [Pg.1070]

Starch-Based Biodegradable Plastic Film Developed, available online www.hin-dubusinessline.com / bline /1996 /OS/27/BLFPl 5.html. [Pg.1088]

The market of starch-based biodegradable plastics has the second largest share, in terms of volume, with the main applications being represented by compost bags, shopping bags, loose-fill packaging and mulch films. [Pg.207]

Doane WM, (1992) USDA research on starch-based biodegradable plastics . Starch/ Starke, v44 293-303. [Pg.159]

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