Conventional plastic is made from oil. The production of plastic is not sustainable, and it can contain substances we know are dangerous if ingested.
Conventional plastic is made from oil. The production of plastic is not sustainable, and it can contain substances we know are dangerous if ingested.
In recent years, bioplastics have come onto the market as an alternative to conventional plastic. Bioplastic has some apparent advantages: it is usually made from recycled material or plant cellulose, it can be biodegradable – or both.
But a new study shows that it is not non-toxic.
Bioplastics are in fact just as toxic as other plastics, according to an article published in Environment International.
Read more at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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