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Re:Plastic-based fuels may present an “unreasonable risk” to... by hammock on Monday February 27, 2023 @10:09AM (#34957265)
>natural wax The only commercially viable wax is paraffin, which is petroleum derived

>bamboo All of the bamboo products for sale are glued together with petroleum derived adhesives and often finished with petroleum based products like mineral oil

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Re:Plastic-based fuels may present an “unreasonable risk” to... by Clamchop on Monday February 27, 2023 @11:33AM (#34958421)
Because mineral oil isn't a "drying" oil (it doesn't polymerize in air), it's an unlikely choice for finishing furniture because it stays greasy and will rub off on things.

More likely is a drying oil, like linseed, or a synthetic finish, like polyurethane or epoxy.

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Re:Plastic-based fuels may present an “unreasonable risk” to... by hammock on Monday February 27, 2023 @11:45AM (#34958608)
I was thinking of bamboo kitchen items. I know he said toothbrush so maybe I typed too quickly
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Re:Plastic-based fuels may present an “unreasonable risk” to... by cma on Monday February 27, 2023 @12:15PM (#34959061)
Some use fish glue (though still using petroleum and causing a majority of microplastic ocean pollution via the nets).
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