Identifies, maps and examines the supply chains for producing bioplastics from agricultural crops. Bioplastics are seen as having potential to make a positive contribution to the environment in terms of improved energy efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions, as well as increasing the options available for waste management. This study investigated the size and nature of the market for bioplastics, the materials that could be used and the economics of making bioplastics
Analysis
Agricultural crops
Biotechnology
Plastics
Environmental impact
Case studies
Biodegradation
Industrial research and development
Rice
Agricultural productivity
Reviews of research
Australia overseas comparisons
Food aid
Food supply
Export subsidies
Developed countries
Agricultural trade
Humanitarian aid
Economic impact
Trends to 2005
Statistics
Supply (Economics)
Notes
"Project no. WHP-5A"
Researcher: David Michael
"Sustainable Systems"--Cover
Bibliography
Bibliography: pages 218-231
Notes
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2004 Rural Industries Research and Development Corporation