Starch-based bioplastic may be as toxic as petroleum-based plastic, study finds
Bioplastics, heralded for supposedly breaking down more quickly, can cause similar health problems to other plasticsStarch-based bioplastic that is said to be biodegradable and sustainable is potentially as toxic as petroleum-based plastic, and can cause similar health problems, new peer-reviewed research finds.Bioplastics have been heralded as the future of plastic because they break down quicker than petroleum-based plastic, and they are often made from plant-based material such as corn starch
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