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environmental cost, has served its pur-
pose but is under increasing pressure
concerning sustainability aspects, mak-
ing it a less viable option for the future.
Rice bran wax, with its renewable ori-
gins and high performance, represents
the future of sustainable coatings and
plastics.

By considering the adoption of rice
bran wax, scientists, product managers,
and formulators have the potential to
contribute to environmental improve-
ments while aiming to maintain, or
possibly enhance, product performance as
companies can support several UN
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),
including SDG 12: Responsible Con-
sumption and Production and SDG 13:
Climate Action, by reducing reliance
on fossil materials and lowering emis-
sions. The shift to rice bran wax drives php?oldid=498589#What_is_lignite_ britannicaeducation.com/blog/
innovation and offers a signifi cant and_how_significant_is_this_fos- renewable-and-nonrenewable-
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sustainability goals. 2. Digging Beneath the Surface: An 4. https://www.bundesregierung.de/
Exploration of the Net Benefi ts of breg-de/aktuelles/co2-preis-kohle-
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