that can have a major impact on the manufacturing process and paper quality. Use of renewable raw materials In general, a hot melt adhesive is a blend of polymers [...] millimetres in length. The release of type A microplastics can be intended, deliberately produced, or caused by accident. A major focus of the EU’s plastics strategy [...] measures ensure that no adhesive components enter the marine environment. Nevertheless, if glued products enter the sea because of improper disposal, the adhesive
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