ETFE is a plastic film, which until now is mainly used in design architecture like the Olympic swimming stadium in Beijing.

But the material can also be used as a greenhouse cover.

A main advantage is the durability and therefore the reduction of waste, as research shows.

This advantage is becoming more important these days as sustainability has become a hot topic.

By L. Stefani and M. Zanon from P.A.T.I. S.p.A. Italy), M. Modesti and E. Ugel from the University of Padova (Italy) and G. Vox and E. Schettini from the University of Bari (Italy)

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