A fertilizer-from-plastics circular system (IMAGE)

Tokyo Institute of Technology

A fertilizer-from-plastics circular system

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Using the degradation products of PIC as a nitrogen-rich fertilizer closes a sustainable loop that makes bioplastics a much more attractive option for addressing the environmental issues posed by conventional petroleum-based plastics.

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Daisuke Aoki from Tokyo Institute of Technology

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