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Bio-based Polymers: A Green Alternative to Traditional Plastics

With over 90% of the world’s plastics production requiring fossil fuels, bio-based polymers generated from renewable sources have substantial benefits over traditional plastics – from reducing CO2 emissions, increased biodegradability, and less dependence on fossil fuels. Learn more in our landscape view of this emerging field.

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