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Bio-based and biodegradable plastics: facts and figures – focus on food packaging in the Netherlands

This report presents an overview of facts and figures regarding bio-based and/or biodegradable plastics, in particular for packaging applications, as well as offering a clear distinction between bio-based and biodegradable plastics

  • Publication | 2017
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