Bioplastics

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A bioplastic drawback is:

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crops must be grown to produce it

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About how long does it take plastic made using fossil fuels to decompose/start decomposing?

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100 years

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Bioplastic means that it is plastic that comes from:

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plants

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Which bioplastic is commonly used in food packaging?

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Polylactic acid (PLAs)

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Which Bioplastic is commonly used in medical devices?

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Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHAs)

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Bioplastics made using Polylactic Acids (PLAs) are the cheapest forms of bioplastics found in water bottles, utensils, and textiles. True or False?

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True

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True or false: A reduction in the use of oil based plastic would be a major benefit for the environment.

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True

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Which plastic uses carbon that was stuck in the ground?

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Fossil-fuel based plastic