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Why “bioplastics” won’t solve our plastic pollution problem

16/07/2018

Resource justice & new economies Resource justice
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16/07/18
Bioplastics infographic cover

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With the process to develop European laws to cut plastic pollution in full swing, we are witnessing a big push for bio-based and biodegradable plastics as a supposed quick fix to our plastic crisis. This infographic explains why they are not. These so called “bioplastics” are not an excuse to keep using single-use plastics – prevention and reuse are the real solutions.

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