Packaging materials biodegradation. January 1973-October 1989 (Citations from the Rubber and Plastics Research Association data base). Report for January 1973-October 1989

Technical Report · Fri Dec 01 00:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:5132879

This bibliography contains citations concerning the biodegradation of packaging materials. Plastic films, cellophane, and biodegradable plastic bottles are emphasized. European, state, and local laws and regulations prohibiting the use of plastics that are not degradable are discussed. A starch-based plastic additive that promotes plastic biodegradation is briefly examined. (This updated bibliography contains 150 citations, 28 of which are new entries to the previous edition.)

• Research Organization: National Technical Information Service, Springfield, VA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 5132879
• Report Number(s): PB-90-852815/XAB
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Supersedes PB--89-860340
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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