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C. Tanner, M. G. Baker, A. Matosky--This paper describes Eastar BIO® GP Copolyester, a novel copolyester designed to perform for the useful life of a manufactured article and then completely degrade in an active composting environment, leaving no environmental footprint. This novel copolyester offers a unique combination of properties which may be of interest for a variety of packaging and industrial applications, including waste bags, food packaging, fast-food containers, and agricultural mulch films. The paper also describes in detail the characterization of a material as biodegradable.
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Novel Biodegradable CoPolyester for Flexible Films and Coatings, 2001 Polymers Laminations & Coating