Biodegradable Plastic Doesn’t Actually Break Down in the Ocean
It’s tempting to think of purchasing plastic cups labeled as compostable or using plastic cutlery made of biodegradable materials as a better choice for the environment—but there are a lot of complexities at play. A study published Wednesday in PLOS ONE demonstrates how a popular bioplastic advertised as biodegradable does not actually break down in the ocean.Sean Gunn’s Favorite Songs from the Guardians SeriesThe world’s got a big plastic problem, and it’s choking our oceans. For every person on Earth, there are now…