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Compostable wine bottle cork to be made at French factory

The biodegradable cork is formed using plant-based glue that will breakdown naturally with other green waste

‘Biodegradable’ plastic should not go in compost bins in France

Even ‘biodegradable’ or ‘compostable’ plastic does not fully decompose and poses a danger to public health, says French health agency

Researchers developing plastics that biodegrade in seawater

Bacteria is being used in the fight against global waste by Jean-François Ghiglione, French research director at the Oceanological Observatory

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Bid adieu to plastic picnics | James Harrington

Something to consider when you next buy a cup of lukewarm coffee-ish liquid from a vending machine: in France alone, an estimated 4.73 BILLION single-use plastic cups are thrown away every year.

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Biodegradable

Compostable wine bottle cork to be made at French factory

‘Biodegradable’ plastic should not go in compost bins in France

Researchers developing plastics that biodegrade in seawater

Bid adieu to plastic picnics | James Harrington

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Why is November 1 a bank holiday in France, what is it traditional to do and are shops open?

MAP: house price falls in France - see how your area fares in new notaire data

Will lack of time left on UK passport affect re-entry into France?

When are doctor fees rising in France and will reimbursement be affected?

French films and TV shows to improve your language in November

How does France's public debt compare with the rest of Europe?

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