학술논문
How green are green plastics?
Document Type
Article
Source
Subject
*PLASTICS industries
*PLASTICS & the environment
*RENEWABLE energy sources
*AGRICULTURAL innovations
*FORECASTING
*TECHNOLOGICAL innovations
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Language
ISSN
0036-8733
Abstract
Discusses the practice of growing plastic in plants. Reasons why growing plastic is more appealing than manufacturing it, including a reduction in the use of fossil fuels; Positive aspects, including their biodegradability and that they would be made from a renewable resource; Two plant plastics which have been developed; Negative aspects, including greenhouse gases which are produced during biodegradation; Prospects for a plant-based energy source.