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Andrew Gubb · 05-18-2011, 02:28 PM

I searched for "how to make biodegradable plastic" just now seeing as I know it's made out of starch and I thought you could probably make it in a kitchen. I had the idea of searching for it because I thought that when I make my restaurant, I could make my own ecologically sound boxes

Funky, huh?

Here you go:

Answers.com - How do you make biodegradable plastic

Andrew Gubb · 05-18-2011, 02:29 PM

Btw, this is "world affairs" because of the ecological bit. I hope this is a good place for the thread, mods?

garentee · 05-18-2011, 04:38 PM

Not sure about spain, but here in the states you can get compostable plastic containers straws etc.. down side with the straws is that they tend to crack in half making it rather difficult to use them.. give it time.. they may figure it out.. hope it goes well with the restaurant..

Lynn 007 · 05-18-2011, 07:59 PM

Hi, I'm not sure how you make it but I know biodegrable plastic is made from plant starch (cornstarch without petroleum-based).

If you want to purchase eco-friendly containers for your restaurant try searching for "natural fibre containers" in your city. Natural fibre containers are made from natural agricultural byproducts (sugarcane, or wheat-based), biodegradable and compostable to become an organic fertilizer.
They are also recyclable in a paper stream process.

Lynn

Andrew Gubb · 05-18-2011, 08:57 PM

That sounds interesting. I definitely will check out all the options. Thanks

Andrew Gubb · 05-18-2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garentee

Not sure about spain, but here in the states you can get compostable plastic containers straws etc.. down side with the straws is that they tend to crack in half making it rather difficult to use them.. give it time.. they may figure it out.. hope it goes well with the restaurant..

Thanks a lot bro!

firenexx · 05-19-2011, 05:05 PM

Just don't buy biodegradable containers made from genetically modified plants.

Then you are supporting evvvvilll evvvviiiiilll monsannnnntooooo!!!!!!

*scary noises*

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Andrew Gubb Family Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nationality: British Soul: Otherworldly Current Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 5,960	How To Make Biodegradable Plastic I searched for "how to make biodegradable plastic" just now seeing as I know it's made out of starch and I thought you could probably make it in a kitchen. I had the idea of searching for it because I thought that when I make my restaurant, I could make my own ecologically sound boxes Funky, huh? Here you go: Answers.com - How do you make biodegradable plastic

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05-18-2011, 02:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
Andrew Gubb Family Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nationality: British Soul: Otherworldly Current Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 5,960	Btw, this is "world affairs" because of the ecological bit. I hope this is a good place for the thread, mods?

05-18-2011, 04:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
garentee Family Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NEW ENGLAND!!!!!!! Posts: 1,701	Not sure about spain, but here in the states you can get compostable plastic containers straws etc.. down side with the straws is that they tend to crack in half making it rather difficult to use them.. give it time.. they may figure it out.. hope it goes well with the restaurant..

05-18-2011, 07:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Lynn 007 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 367	Hi, I'm not sure how you make it but I know biodegrable plastic is made from plant starch (cornstarch without petroleum-based). If you want to purchase eco-friendly containers for your restaurant try searching for "natural fibre containers" in your city. Natural fibre containers are made from natural agricultural byproducts (sugarcane, or wheat-based), biodegradable and compostable to become an organic fertilizer. They are also recyclable in a paper stream process. Lynn

05-18-2011, 08:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
Andrew Gubb Family Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Nationality: British Soul: Otherworldly Current Location: Barcelona, Spain Posts: 5,960	That sounds interesting. I definitely will check out all the options. Thanks

05-19-2011, 05:05 PM	#7 (permalink)
firenexx Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 514	Just don't buy biodegradable containers made from genetically modified plants. Then you are supporting evvvvilll evvvviiiiilll monsannnnntooooo!!!!!! scary noises

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