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Why are fingerprints left on plastic bags less reliable as evidence?
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How do paper bags decompose?
Does paper and plastic bags decompose at the same rate i think by insects that are in the grond. They eat through it but when it is like other dead insects in the ground they eat through it like humans eat through food. But i know it takes longer than a day for paper bags to be decompose and it takes 500 years for plastic bags to be decompose.
How long does it take for the stomach acid to eat through plastic?
No. Stomach acid is mostly H Cl (hydrogen chloride). Many plastic bags are made of polyethylene which is not attacked quickly by HCl.
How do you help trees?
Don't cut them down. Don't litter or pollute (ride a bike or take a walk instead or driving). Reuse, reduce, and recycle. Use paper bags instead of plastic. Go for the green!
Is plastic made from trees?
Most plastics are made from a petrochemical base such as PET (polyethylene terephthalate) which is used to make things like soda or water bottles. There are other classes of plastics which do come from organics resins made from trees and other plants called celluloid. The first originated in 1856 called Parkesine and was actually the first man-made plastic. An example of a celluloid we use today is Tenite which is used in everything from tool handles to toothbrushes.
What is a bag of bones?
A bagging is a process of putting items into bags.
Why do you have plastic bags?
Because they are strong and reliable and do not decompose like corn starch bags.
Why should forensic evidence be placed in paper bags or envelopes rather than plastic bags?
Not all forensic evidence IS placed into paper bags. SOME is placed into pastic. It all depends on the type(s) of evidence being collected and preserved.
What do scene of crime officers place their evidence in?
It depends on the type of evidence they are collecting ad how it must be preserved. They use everything from paper grocery bags to little small zip-loc bags to test-tube vials to plastic garbage bags - etc - etc.
Why is evidence placed in a paper bag instead of a plastic bag?
Actually, some plastic bags contain "static electricity" that can/could remove or at the very least alter any evidence placed in the bag. Therefore, compromising the integrity of the "evidence" placed in it.
How do you destroy plastic bags?
we can destroy plastic bags by recycling.
Are plastic shipping bags still being made?
Plastic shipping bags are still being made. Biodegradable plastic and degradable plastic bags are much friendlier to the environment than just regular plastic bags.
Which can support more paper or plastic bags?
Plastic bags can support more weight but paper bags can support more items
What are evidence bags?
bags that hold evidence. they are air sealed and they are used by authorities
What is plastic bags made out of?
Plastic bags are made out of one kind of oil which is patrol.
How can plastic bags be reduced?
Plastic can easily be reduced by using reusable bags.
How many plastic bags are used a day in the US?
many plastic bags
Can plastic bags be made out of dolphins?
No, if they are PLASTIC bags they cant be made of dolphins
