What you need to know about plant-based plastics

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What you need to know about plant-based plastics

Can bioplastics truly relieve pressure on the environment? Experts weigh in.

More than eighteen trillion pounds of plastic have been produced to date, and eighteen billion pounds of plastic flows into the ocean every year. It ensnares the marine animals we cherish and the fish we put on our plates, it appears in the table salt we use, and it’s even found in our own bodies.

As more research on the impact of using so much plastic comes to light, consumers and manufacturers are left scrambling for an alternative to the ubiquitous material, and bioplastics have emerged as a potential alternative.

At a glance, the name sounds promising, with a prefix that hints at an Earth-friendly product. But is bioplastic the panacea for our environmental woes? An easy-to-use single-use item that feels like plastic minus the guilt?

The answer?

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/e...ocean-plastic/

[Caveat Emptor]

What I got from the article:
1) you can use petroleum and corn for packaging and
2) in the UK a boutique turns fungus into lightweight furniture, and
3) the U SDepartment of Agriculture is using a milk film to create packaging that keeps food fresh.