This biodegradable plastic bag had plenty of life left in it, even after three years. Lloyd…
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Difference Between Biodegradable and Compostable Packaging Materials
Many packaging products boast environmentally-friendly benefits such as “biodegradable” and “compostable” materials. But what exactly…
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Plastic (not) fantastic: Why even biodegradable plastic can still harm the environment
What happens when even biodegradable plastic harms our planet? Isabel Thomlinson tells us why it’s so hard to…
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China’s plastic problem: biodegradable isn’t better
Since 2004, China has been the world’s largest generator of waste, including plastics — but…
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Biodegradable shopping bags buried for three years still work
A new study casts doubt on the viability of biodegradable plastics as an answer to…
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Biodegradable plastic is misleading because most will not break down in compost heaps, UCL scientists say
Plastic packaging labelled “biodegradable” or “compostable” is misleading because most does not break down naturally…
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