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Biodegradable polymers - Coggle Diagram
Biodegradable polymers
corn starch polymer
natural, made from high-starch vegetables
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potatopak
natural, made from potato starch
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biopol
natural, made from bacteria, additive to promote degradation
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polylactic acid
synthetic, made from corn kernels or cane sugar fermented to produce lactic acid and synthesised
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polyhydroxyalkanoate
natural, made from bacteria grown in cultures, fully compostable
packaging, slow releasing medications
lactide
synthetic, fully compostable, water soluble, PLA and cellulose based
slow releasing medications, bone repair fixings
Glycolide
synthetic, fully compostable, PLA and cellulose based
food film, bin bags, flower wrap
