Many plastics labeled 'biodegradable' don't break down as expected
Wednesday, March 18, 2015 - 14:00
in Earth & Climate
Plastic products advertised as biodegradable have recently emerged, but they sound almost too good to be true. Scientists have now found out that, at least for now, consumers have good reason to doubt these claims. Plastics designed to degrade didn't break down any faster than their more conventional counterparts, according to new research.