Read/watch all about it in this article from the BBC.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/stories-4 ... ctus-juice
Biodegradeable plastic from cactus juice?
Forum rules
For the discussion of topics related to the conservation, cultivation, propagation, exhibition & science of cacti & other succulents only.
Please respect all forum members opinions and if you can't make a civil reply, don't reply!
For the discussion of topics related to the conservation, cultivation, propagation, exhibition & science of cacti & other succulents only.
Please respect all forum members opinions and if you can't make a civil reply, don't reply!
-
MikeDom
- BCSS Member
- Posts: 508
- https://www.behance.net/kuchnie-warszawa
- Joined: 08 Jun 2018
- Branch: GLOUCESTER
- Country: England
- Role within the BCSS: Member
- Location: King Cod's Land
Biodegradeable plastic from cactus juice?
Mike
BCSS member 39216
Active grower of caudiciform succulents and mesembs. I don't really grow cacti (very often).
BCSS member 39216
Active grower of caudiciform succulents and mesembs. I don't really grow cacti (very often).
-
MikeDom
- BCSS Member
- Posts: 508
- Joined: 08 Jun 2018
- Branch: GLOUCESTER
- Country: England
- Role within the BCSS: Member
- Location: King Cod's Land
Re: Biodegradeable plastic from cactus juice?
I’m happy to eat the plastic made from Lophophora
Mike
BCSS member 39216
Active grower of caudiciform succulents and mesembs. I don't really grow cacti (very often).
BCSS member 39216
Active grower of caudiciform succulents and mesembs. I don't really grow cacti (very often).
-
gerald
- BCSS Member
- Posts: 645
- Joined: 28 Jul 2010
- Branch: OXFORD
- Country: UK
- Role within the BCSS: Member
- Location: Watlington
- Contact:
Re: Biodegradeable plastic from cactus juice?
Good stuff
As we require more and more environment-friendly solutions to our problems, I can see cacti being used more and more in developments of this kind
As we require more and more environment-friendly solutions to our problems, I can see cacti being used more and more in developments of this kind
-
el48tel
- BCSS Member
- Posts: 5321
- Joined: 04 Aug 2018
- Branch: LEEDS
- Country: UK
- Role within the BCSS: Member
- Location: Leeds
Re: Biodegradeable plastic from cactus juice?
The great thing about this technology is that it is not modern. The reagents may be 21st century but the process is probably as old as civilisation on the South American continent.
Modified plant and animal polymers have been used for centuries in Europe too. Milk casein was used to make buttons in the 17th century.
Excellent news for the economies of central America as they could create products we will need to purchase.
Modified plant and animal polymers have been used for centuries in Europe too. Milk casein was used to make buttons in the 17th century.
Excellent news for the economies of central America as they could create products we will need to purchase.
Endeavouring to grow Aylostera, Echinocereus, Echinopsis, Gymnocalycium, Matucana, Rebutia, and Sulcorebutia. Fallen out of love with Lithops and aggravated by Aeoniums.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
Currently being wooed by Haworthia, attempting hybridisation, and enticed by Mesembs.
Re: Biodegradeable plastic from cactus juice?
More excellent news - Trump has done a U-turn about Mexican tariffs! After Brexit and becoming USA's 51st state we can look forward to cheap cactus plastic imports? ;-)