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Letter: Polywrap compost

Published 12 May 2010

From Zoltan Matyak

I wonder if the oxo-degradable polywrap in which some copies of New Scientist are delivered, and whose properties were recently discussed by Feedback (3 April), is recommended for home compost.

The editor writes:

• The oxo-degradable polywrap used for magazines, including New Scientist, is designed to last for 18 months or more before breaking down. This slow degradation makes it unsuitable for home composting.

Tokol, Hungary

Issue no. 2760 published 15 May 2010

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