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:Who throws away dics? (Score:5, Insightful)
Re:Who throws away dics? (Score:2, Insightful)
Longevity? (Score:5, Insightful)
Feedstocks! (Score:5, Insightful)
But how is the durability? (Score:2, Insightful)
Re:Longevity? (Score:3, Insightful)
What about data that doesn't need to be kept beyond a 1/2 decade? I think that's the point. The first thing that comes to mind are security camera videos. DVD-/+R is the prevered medium due to its small size and low cost but long term storage is pointless.
corporate espionage (Score:4, Insightful)
"It was a rice cake, I swear!"
Re:Stupidest idea ever. (Score:3, Insightful)
the idea is that it wont fill landfills like non-sold et carts.
Re:Food supply? (Score:5, Insightful)
Trademark Trouble? (Score:2, Insightful)
Re:Food supply? (Score:2, Insightful)