The Truth About Biodegradable Plastic

Litter is a problem with a very negative social and environmental impact. Some people believe that one way to tackle this problem is to use biodegradable plastics as an environmentally-friendly solution for things such as plastic bags.

This might seem sensible at first glance, but is it really better for the environment?

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