And, also unlike conventional plastics, they are eminently digestible (at least to micro-organisms) after use.

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Unlike conventional plastics, their ultimate raw material is not oil, but maize.

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Unlike household plastics, which can be recycled through the bring banks, these do not always have a number to indicate the type of material.

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Unlike ceramics, plastics don't have to be fired at high temperatures and can be imbedded with copper circuits.

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