Leaves as dining plates, food wraps and food packing material: Importance of renewable resources in Indian culture
Abstract Background The disposable plates made up of plastics such as polythene, polypropylene, polystyrene, polycarbonate, polyvinyl chloride, etc. pose health risks due to the release of toxic chemicals; bisphenol A, melamine, vinyl chloride, and phthalates. The usage of disposable plasticware not...
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| Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2019-12-01
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| Series: | Bulletin of the National Research Centre |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s42269-019-0231-6 |