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OH MY.. Why Synthetic Polymers Are Not Eco Friendly

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However many synthetic polymers that have been developed are mainly derived from petroleum and coal as raw material which make them incompatible with the environment since they cannot be included in what is a natural recycling system. The used polymeric products like plastic bags and bottles cannot be dumped in sanitary landfills. Sustainable Polymers The Reineke Group Biodegradable polymers BDPs or biodegradable plastics refer to polymeric materials that are capable of undergoing decomposition into carbon dioxide methane water inorganic compounds or biomass in which the predominant mechanism is the enzymatic action of microorganisms that can be measured by standardized tests in a specified. Why synthetic polymers are not eco friendly . The Rubber tree is a sustainable crop and helps maintain the global carbon balance in the atmosphere. Why Is Natural Rubber Better Than Synthetic. As a part of this effort a team of researchers in Japan has created a new type of synthetic polymer th...