date:Nov 29, 2019
0s, so coming up to 50 years now and it hasnt been able to be fully commercialised, Prof George explained. Why has it taken 50 years? Its the same question of cost.
Traditional plastic bags are made from ethylene, derived from petroleum or natural gas which does not degrade easily and as a result, they mostly end up in landfill. But the process of making them is highly automated, cheap and their properties are perfect for their purpose. Despite all the work that has been done, biodegradable alt