Slow progress for biodegradable plastics
Article Abstract:
The progress in the research and marketing of biodegradable plastics has been slow despite the increase in international consensus on the research techniques and testing standards. The demand for these compostable plastics is higher in Europe than in the US. In the US, the prices of biodegradable bags is more than that of the non-compostable bags. Manufacturing products with low prices and high performance can help in improving the demand for biodegradable plastic bags. Details about the polymers derived from petrochemicals and the different testing standards available are presented.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1997
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Success with source separated
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East Hampton, NY, has begun implementing solid waste composting as an approach towards solid waste management as opposed to landfilling. The local community constructed three buildings on a 40-acre site where two landfills were located to serve as an intermediate processing facility, a compost plant and a vehicle maintenance garage. It also passed a legislation requiring households and establishments such as restaurants and food retailers to separate compostable material.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1995
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Collection vehicles take a new turn
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Haulers may avail of two-stream, dual compaction vehicles to replace trucks designed for single stream refuse collection. Many of the new trucks feature automated or semiautomated lifting mechanisms which allow crew reduction. Moreover, these two-stream vehicles are designed to pick up various materials such as recyclables, yard trimmings and organics. The versatility of these trucks is expected to lessen the demand for single stream collectors by the late 1990s.
Publication Name: BioCycle
Subject: Environmental services industry
ISSN: 0276-5055
Year: 1997
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