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New Biodegradable Plastics Could Be Tossed into the Sea

CHICAGO–A biodegradable plastic that dissolves into nontoxic components in seawater could make it environmentally safe to ditch "disposable" forks, spoons, wraps and other such waste overboard from ships to free up valuable space. "There are many groups working on biodegradable plastics, but we‘re one of a few working on plastics …

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New Biodegradable Plastics Could Be Tossed into the Sea

CHICAGO–A biodegradable plastic that dissolves into nontoxic components in seawater could make it environmentally safe to ditch "disposable" forks, spoons, wraps and other such waste overboard from ships to free up valuable space. "There are many groups working on biodegradable plastics, but we‘re one of a few working on plastics …

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New Biodegradable Plastics Could Be Tossed into the Sea

CHICAGO–A biodegradable plastic that dissolves into nontoxic components in seawater could make it environmentally safe to ditch "disposable" forks, spoons, wraps and other such waste overboard from ships to free up valuable space. "There are many groups working on biodegradable plastics, but we‘re one of a few working on plastics …

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Recycling: it’s in the bag

An Indian NGO is enjoying huge success with a recycling project turning plastic bags into desirable fashion accessories, and it is using the proceeds to fund important development projects among the poor of India. Conserve, an NGO run by a couple called Shalabh and Anita Ahuja, makes discarded plastic bags …

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