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Bioplastics

Biodegradable and Compostable Plastics: Challenges and Opportunities

More and more plastic products are labelled as ‘compostable’, ‘biodegradable’, ‘oxo-degradable’ or ‘bio-based’. However, plastics made from bio-based materials are not necessarily compostable or biodegradable. The European Environment Agency offers its guidance.

Apr 21, 2021
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