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    The document discusses bioplastics and their environmental impacts compared to conventional plastics. It states that while bioplastics generally have better green design performance, they are not always better for the environment. Producing bioplastics can require significant energy for manufacturing processes like grinding and distillation. Additionally, fertilizer and pesticide use and water supply impacts must be considered. The document compares various plastics and their impacts across criteria like acidification, carcinogenicity, ozone depletion, ecotoxicity, and fossil fuel use. It advocates using a life cycle assessment to evaluate total environmental costs from resource acquisition to product disposal.

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    The document discusses bioplastics and their environmental impacts compared to conventional plastics. It states that while bioplastics generally have better green design performance, they are not always better for the environment. Producing bioplastics can require significant energy for manufacturing processes like grinding and distillation. Additionally, fertilizer and pesticide use and water supply impacts must be considered. The document compares various plastics and their impacts across criteria like acidification, carcinogenicity, ozone depletion, ecotoxicity, and fossil fuel use. It advocates using a life cycle assessment to evaluate total environmental costs from resource acquisition to product disposal.

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    Bioplastics & Life Cycle Analysis

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    Erica Merli
    The document discusses bioplastics and their environmental impacts compared to conventional plastics. It states that while bioplastics generally have better green design performance, they are not always better for the environment. Producing bioplastics can require significant energy for manufacturing processes like grinding and distillation. Additionally, fertilizer and pesticide use and water supply impacts must be considered. The document compares various plastics and their impacts across criteria like acidification, carcinogenicity, ozone depletion, ecotoxicity, and fossil fuel use. It advocates using a life cycle assessment to evaluate total environmental costs from resource acquisition to product disposal.

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