5. Mistakes to avoid
If it isn't possible to replace your initial matrix with a biopolymer, you may consider mixing the two. In this case, it would be unwise to introduce a biodegradable polymer into a polymer that is not (except in specific cases). In fact, the advantage of biodegradable polymers is their potential to degrade without having a harmful impact on the environment. The "facilitated" end-of-life of biodegradable polymers will then lose its interest if they are treated like traditional polymers (recycling, incineration...).
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Bibliography
Lemonde.fr (2010) - Non-biodegradable plastic bags to be taxed in 2014 http://bercy.blog.lemonde.fr/2010/12/21/les-sacs-en-plastique-non-biodegradable-seront-taxes-en-2014/
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