Koreans make plastics without fossil fuel chemicals Posted: 4 months ago by Jerry520
A team of South Korean scientists have produced the polymers used for everyday plastics through bioengineering, rather than through the use of fossil fuel-based chemicals.
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Posted: 4 months ago by dollyllama:
This is a landmark breakthrough and great news. I hope they can start producing this enmasse quickly.
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Posted: 4 months ago by cecilberman:
After fuel, plastics are oil's biggest impact on our lifestyle.
If they can make this affordable, it's a huge step forward.
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Posted: 4 months ago by DerAlt:
Hope we can believe this one.
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Posted: 4 months ago by 2manyusernames:
If true, this will have a hugely positive impact.
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Posted: 4 months ago by dollyllama:
« DerAlt : Hope we can believe this one. Ok, that freaked me out ;)
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Posted: 4 months ago by jonnymortlock:
Awesome news!
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Posted: 4 months ago by DerAlt:
« dollyllama:Ok, that freaked me out ;) The avatar theme this week is family.
Try to keep up. ;)
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Posted: 4 months ago by meddelem:
« http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hemp
In modern times, industrial hemp has been used for industrial purposes including paper, textiles, <b>biodegradable plastics</b>, construction, health food, and fuel, with modest commercial success.
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Posted: 3 months ago by wasssaaaa:
It's really nice to hear that our everyday materials and products are getting more and more independent from fossil fuels.
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