| Category | Product | Raw Material | Reason for Availability |
Conventional Biodegradable Polymers |
Reasons for Limitations and Infeasibility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Disposable |
Plastic Bags |
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No softening due to the rigidity effect of surplus rice |
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Applicable, but softening may occur during long-term storage |
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Cups |
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Suitable for hot, room-temperature, and cold beverages |
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Suitable only for room-temperature and cold beverage cups |
|
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Containers |
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Suitable for hot, room-temperature, and cold containers |
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Suitable only for room-temperature and cold containers |
|
|
Straws |
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No softening due to the rigidity effect of surplus rice |
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Applicable, but softening may occur during long-term storage |
|
|
Cutlery Sets |
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Suitable for hot, room-temperature, and cold containers |
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Suitable only for room-temperature and cold containers |
|
|
Gloves |
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No softening due to the rigidity effect of surplus rice |
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Applicable, but softening may occur during long-term storage |
|
|
Other Disposable Products |
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A product designed to maximize and complement the weaknesses of polymers |
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Limitations of biodegradable polymers still exist |
|
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Household |
Oral Care Products |
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Can be used for threads and toothbrush bristles without limitations |
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Limitations in use for threads or oral care products due to snagging issues |
|
Cosmetic Containers |
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No possibility of microplastic residue |
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Applicable, but with the possibility of microplastic residue |
|
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Toys |
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Available in various colors |
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Color implementation not available (only black/white) |
|
|
Baby Products |
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No possibility of microplastic residue |
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Not suitable due to microplastic residue |
|
|
Nonwoven Fabric |
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Can be processed into nonwoven fabric |
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Can be processed into nonwoven fabric |
|
|
Agricultural & Fishery |
Mulch Film |
|
Growth period can be adjusted |
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Applicable, but difficult to adjust according to the growth period |
|
Seedling Pots |
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Biodegradable under room-temperature composting conditions |
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Applicable, but biodegradation speed is slow |
|
|
Pesticide Containers |
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Suitable for containers due to its non-chemical reaction properties |
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Not suitable for container use due to chemical reactions |
|
|
Large Bags |
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Suitable for large bags due to its rigid structure |
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Not suitable for large bags due to excessive softness |
|
|
Industrial |
Rigid Plastics |
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Capable of manufacturing rigid plastics |
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Unable to manufacture rigid biodegradable plastics |
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Flexible Plastics |
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Capable of achieving high tension similar to rubber |
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Unable to achieve high tension due to excessive softness |
|
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Substrate |
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Applicable for substrate use |
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Unable to manufacture rigid biodegradable plastics |
|
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General Injection Molding |
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Compatible with general injection molding |
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Compatible with general injection molding |
