BIOPLASTIC
The mounting environmental concerns surrounding conventional plastics have propelled the exploration of alternative materials that can alleviate the strain on landfills and prevent the further proliferation of oceanic waste. Polylactic acid (PLA) bioplastics have emerged as a promising solution, offering potential benefits in reducing both landfill burden and oceanic pollution.
Reducing Landfill Overflow: One significant advantage of PLA bioplastics lies in their biodegradability. Derived from renewable sources such as cornstarch or sugarcane, PLA bioplastics can break down more readily than traditional plastics, reducing the strain on landfills. Unlike conventional plastics that can persist for hundreds of years, PLA bioplastics degrade within a few years, thus mitigating the issue of landfill overflow.
Preventing Oceanic Pollution: The detrimental impact of plastic waste on marine ecosystems is undeniable. Traditional plastics, when not disposed of properly, find their way into water bodies, polluting marine environments and harming aquatic life. PLA bioplastics offer a potential solution by degrading into harmless components when exposed to the natural environment. This characteristic minimizes the potential for long-lasting pollution in oceans, helping to preserve marine ecosystems.
Challenges and Considerations: While PLA bioplastics present significant advantages, challenges remain. Their biodegradability depends on specific conditions, such as temperature and microbial activity, which might not be consistently met in various disposal scenarios. Additionally, the production of PLA bioplastics requires land and resources that could compete with food production, warranting careful evaluation of the overall environmental impact.
Helping with HEMP
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• Hemp is thought to be the first domestically-cultivated plant, with evidence of hemp fabric dating to 8,000 years ago found in Turkey (former-day Mesopotamia). Other evidence suggests cultivation further back by two or more thousands of years.
• The word hemp has been used in the past to Europe to describe other fiber plants, including sisal and jute.
• Beer hops (Humulus genus) are a close cousin of genus Cannabis, both of which fall under family Cannabaceae.
• Hemp was not always treated as the same as marijuana by the U.S. government.
• The word “marihuana” (now marijuana) was coined in the 1890s, but not used until the 1930s by the U.S. Bureau of Narcotics (replaced by the DEA) to refer to all forms of cannabis.
• According to the documentary “The Union: The Business Behind Getting High” (available at YouTube), the first marijuana law in the United States was enacted in 1619, in Jamestown Colony, Virginia, and actually required farmers to grow hemp. Benjamin Franklin used hemp in his paper mill – one of the country’s first – and the first two copies of the Declaration of Independence were supposedly written on hemp paper.
• In parts of the Americas, hemp was legal tender and could be used to pay taxes.
• Hemp paper is stronger than wood-based paper, and can withstand more folding. In general, hemp has strongest natural fiber of any source.
Department of Education
By providing services on campus and sporting facilities, we broaden internet access for the students and visitors to the area. Being able to stay connected is vital in todays class rooms and sporting events. As a student with limited expenses we are happy to lighten the load.
Government
With today farming commodity usage growing as such rates, a suitable network coving rural communities can maximize the current work flow. With a proper network minimizing waste can be efficient, allowing rural communities to track in real time enable decision making.