A primer on biodegradable plastics

Pros and cons of two kinds of biodegradable plastics on the market today.

‘Bioplastic’ may become third option to paper or plastic

‘Biodegradable’ can be a confusing term when applied to plastics. While biodegradation is defined as the breaking down of organic material by microorganisms, the industry tends to take a wider view: If it breaks down safely, quickly, and completely, it is biodegradable.

By Tony Azios

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