date:Jun 28, 2016
and recycling. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastics made partially from plants are already used in soft-drink containers. Wild Oats uses polylactic acid bioplastics derived from starchy sources like corn that harmlessly biodegrade. Even natural oleoresins can be used in can liners as an alternative for BPA-containing resins; however, their effectiveness as a substitute for BPA, which is used to ward off botulism and spoilage, must be established.
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