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   RudeJude on October 5, 2020 at 11:29 pm

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   Idea: Dissolvable Food Packaging

   Link: https://www.theguardian.com/en...

   “Biodegradable” is a bit of a scam – check this out… ““It’s well-intentioned but wrong. A lot of plastics labelled biodegradable, like shopping bags, will only break down in temperatures of 50C and that is not the ocean. They are also not buoyant, so they’re going to sink, so they’re not going to be exposed to UV and break down,”

   Biodegradable plastic ‘false solution’ for ocean waste problem

   Link: https://www.theguardian.

   UN’s top environmental scientist warns bottles and bags do not break down easily and sink, as report highlights the ubiquity of plastic debris in oceans

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   richb on October 5, 2020 at 8:25 am

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   Idea: Dissolvable Food Packaging

   Link: https://www.chemistryworld.com...

   Surely biodegradable is better than dissolvable. no? “Polyvinyl alcohol (PVOH), of which MonoSol films are comprised, is a colourless, odourless and non-toxic polymer. It is produced by combining and re-arranging the three basic elements – carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. These elements come from ethylene gas – the same gas emitted by fruit and veg as it ripens – and acetic acid (known as household vinegar in its diluted form).”

   Now you see it... Wrapping that dissolves in water

   Link: https://www.chemistrywor

   Whether it's recyclable, compostable or repulpable, Kuraray has all product and packaging needs covered

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   green fingers on October 5, 2020 at 3:23 am

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   Idea: Dissolvable Food Packaging

   Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/vide...

   This foam does it – but does it turn back into crappy foam stuff when it dries out again? Not sure if this is a good idea or not tbh.

   Foam Packaging That Dissolves in Your Sink Is the Next Big Thing

   Link: https://www.msn.com/en-u

   Wouldn't it be great if we could just wash annoying foam packaging away? According to KTM Industries, we can. Their biodegradable foam literally dissolves down the drain. Green Cell Foam is a corn-based foam packaging replacement that KTM says you can compost, dissolve in water, or simply wash down ... Read more

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