New Blu-ray Disc to be Made of Corn 358
aws910 writes "I've often thrown away a CD and wondered how long it will take to biodegrade. Pioneer has developed a blu-ray disc that is made of corn. If this disc is widely used, it may be the only easily biodegradable computer part/accessory (with the exception of pizza). Now I wonder what would happen to one of those new discs if you put one in the microwave for 5 seconds." While the idea of a corn disc isn't new, it's the first Blu-ray version of it.
Re:Longevity? (Score:4, Informative)
I haven't seen any data on how long these will hold up even using the type you need to burn off.
Re:Longevity? (Score:2, Informative)
So it's not designed to breakdown, it's designed so that if the starch polymer is incinerated, it will not emit dioxins and any other harmful chemicals.
Re:Middle? (Score:1, Informative)
I need tp for my bunghole!!!
-- Beavis as cornholio
Re:Middle? (Score:1, Informative)
Good luck (Score:2, Informative)
" While the disc can theoretically be eaten, it is coated by a 0.1-millimeter (0.004-inch) thick layer of resin and is too hard for even the strongest teeth."