Study reveals “biodegradable” bioplastics persist in soil and contaminate farmland
date:Nov 14, 2023
A scientific study by Wageningen University in the Netherlands has revealed findings about the longevity of biodegradable bioplastics in agricultural soils, contradicting industry standards.

Commissioned by the Dutch environmental charity Plastic Soup Foundation, the research unearthed serious questions about the biodegradability credentials of bio-based plastics.

Soil samples taken from ditches surrounding agricultural fields showed a presence of approximately 3,000 microplastics per gram of
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