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Carbios Tech Speeds PLA Biodegradation
2024-04-08 14:47:49| Waste Age
Carbios process works by speeding the breakdown of PLA molecules into small enough pieces for microbes to digest them, leaving behind only carbon dioxide (CO2), biomass, and water. The company reports no microplastics linger. The technologys biodegradability in home composting conditions is a true test of its worth, says Stuart MacDonald, senior advisor to Carbios.
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