Mistura will serve food in ecological packaging

Polypropylene cups will be used in Mistura. (Photo: Internet)

Lima. At least one million dishes of polypropylene will be used in the gastronomic fair international Mistura 2011, with which it will leave aside the tecnopor, one of the most polluting materials of the medium environment, said Patricia Majluf, Member of the Peruvian society of gastronomy (sticks).

The biologist from the Universidad Cayetano Heredia stated that dishes and cups of tecnopor, after being used, can stay without degrading at least 400 years and in case have been thrown in unsuitable places they would generate more pollution.

He explained that the tecnopor is a material made from polystyrene, which is a sparkling and cheaper, but that can be not recycled because it must be completely clean after use.

"Usually the tecnopor ends in pieces in garbage dumps then they fall on the ground or at sea, where it generates the death of fish or infections in human beings", he said.

On the other hand, he added, the polypropylene is a material made from plastic with characteristics similar to the glass; In addition, it can be recycled, is heavier and it can be used easily to become polar.

The fourth edition of the fair gastronomic international Mistura 2011 be held from 9 to September 18 hours from 10.00 to 23.00 hours in the Park of the exposition of Lima.

Source: Andean

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