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What is the Carbon Footprint of Plastic?
A carbon footprint is ”the total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by an individual, event, organization, service, place or product, expressed as carbon dioxide equivalent. Greenhouse gases, including the carbon-containing gases carbon dioxide and methane, can be emitted through the burning of fossil fuels, land clearance and the production and consumption of food, manufactured goods,…
Read MoreAmerplast cooperating with Woodly to present wood-based alternative to traditional plastic
Amerplast is cooperating with a Finnish company Woodly Oy to present a carbon neutral and wood-based alternative to traditional fossil-based plastics. This new kind of plastic uses cellulose from sustainably managed forests as its primary raw ingredient. It is also designed recyclable, making it fully integrated in a circular economy. Amerplast is constantly looking…
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