Tag: Bioplastics Problems
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Why I stopped buying “bioplastic” – The scam behind the green leaf logo
Source Why I stopped buying “bioplastic” – The scam behind the green leaf logo
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Compostable Plastic Packaging Is at War With Composting. The System Just Made That Official.
For years, compostable plastic packaging has been sold as a sustainability win. It has been championed by brands, promoted by…
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USDA organics board says no to compostable plastics
USDA organics board rejects compostable polymers, puts paper on watch
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What kind of chemicals do PLA and PBAT release in the soils?
Dear ChatGPT, What kind of chemicals do PLA and PBAT release in the soils? I’ve copy pasted the answer without…
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PLA is more toxic for soil than Polypropylene (Study)
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1100945
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The Compost Scam: Why your ‘green’ shopping bag is fooling you
https://www.dnaindia.com/lifestyle/report-the-compost-scam-why-your-green-shopping-bag-is-fooling-you-3182014/amp
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Bioplastics dissolve and release chemicals
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025/09/plastics-are-causing-stress-to-crops-and-biodegradable-alternatives-do-too
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PBAT microplastics restrain wheat growth, damage root ultrastructure and decrease mineral levels (study)
The results showed that PBAT MPs inhibited wheat growth, damaged the root ultrastructure, and decreased mineral levels; these phenotypic effects…
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Plastics are causing stress to crops (and biodegradable alternatives do too)
https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/news/2025/09/plastics-are-causing-stress-to-crops-and-biodegradable-alternatives-do-too
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PLA microplastics more toxic than PE microplastics (Study)
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0304389425025713
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Compostable Plastics will destroy the composting industry according to composters
Compostabe plastic are set to destroy the organic compost industry. Some chemical companies such as BASF and ENI want us…
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Mouse Model Suggests Starch-Based Plastics Are Still Bad For You (FREE)
Read Mouse Model Suggests Starch-Based Plastics Are Still Bad For You
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Different shapes of PLA initiate intestinal injury and gut microbiota dysbiosis of zebrafish (FREE)
Read Different shapes of polylactic acid bioplastic initiate intestinal injury and gut microbiota dysbiosis of zebrafish
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Microplastics from biodegradable material may be linked to diabetes (FREE)
Read Microplastics from biodegradable material may be linked to diabetes, study finds
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NL Regulators to look at greenwashy ‘compostable claims’ (FREE)
Read Compostable packaging claims rubbished by regulator
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Major grocery chain hit with compostable packaging lawsuit for allegedly misleading customers
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Lavazza and Dualit adverts banned after making ‘misleading’ compostable claim in UK
Do not communicate or advertise compostability plastics claims in the US or UK. It will get you in trouble.
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New Research Links Starch-Based bioplastic to Metabolic Disruption
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Push for biodegradable packaging is not without problems (Confectionery News)
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Chinese researchers study impact of PBAT and the results are not good
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Biodegradable tag can be misleading
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Bioplastics: Lack of standardization and clear rules hinders sustainable consumption, says study
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Compostable plastics create microplastics in New Zealand compost (Study)
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New US class action against compostable plastics
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Biodegradable plastics still threaten marine life and ecosystems, study warns (Azerbaijan)
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Mendel University scientists reveal new risks of bioplastics in agriculture
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The truth about biodegradable plastics (Newsbytes)
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Compostable packaging are causing major problem in Australia
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A homesteader put a compostable straw in her composter and It held its shape over two years.
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Digging into compostable packaging and consumer behaviour – Compostable packaging often isn’t the easy win it’s marketed as (Report)
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South Florida students lead the charge against plastic waste and compostable plastic
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Surfrider Foundation joins the fight against toxic compostable bioplastics
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Customers get upset with compostable coffee pods on social media
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Study suggests PLA teabags don’t biodegrade and are toxic for terrestrial species (Video)
Study suggests PLA teabags don’t biodegrade and are toxic for terrestrial species
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Bioplastics are a fake solution (Greenpeace)
Bioplastics are a fake solution (Greenpeace)
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Bioplastics creates a composting conundrum
Bioplastics create a composting conundrum
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PLA is Not the Solution
To solve plastic pollution, we need nontoxic, reusable materials — not more single-use disposable products.
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Exploring the hidden environmental pollution of microplastics derived from bioplastics: A review
Exploring the hidden environmental pollution of microplastics derived from bioplastics: A review
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The Unforeseen Environmental Consequences of PLA From Production To Disposal (Report)
Bioplastics Are Trash: The Unforeseen Environmental Consequences Of PLA From Production To Disposal
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Challenges of compostable packaging in New Zealand
Compostable packaging has its appeal in eco-friendliness.
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Do not use bioplastic bags with compost says French expat website
Do not put biodegradable plastic bags with compost in France
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Time Magazine article on Bioplastics
Plant-based doesn’t necessarily mean plant-friendly
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Oakland to ban compostable plastic packaging
Oakland intends to ban compostable plastic packaging because they contaminate the compost with microplastics and because commercial composters do not…
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Kamloops residents told not to use compostable plastic bags
The plastic can contaminate the compost and introduce microplastics into the soil system.
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ABC News article on compostable plastic coffee cups
Are compostable coffee cups actually any better for the environment? Apparently, compostable plastic items ending up in landfill are not…
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Bioplastics creates microplastics and contaminate farmlands (WUR study)
Compostable plastic is marketed as soil biodegradable plastics in the agricultural sector (mulch films). EU funds are allocated to develop…
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Marin County says no to compostable bioplastics
On Nov. 10, Marin County will begin enforcing the Reusable Foodware Ordinance.
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Michigan city no longer accepts BPI certified compostable plastics
The lack of transparency and amateur communication of BPI is just phenomenal. I mean after 10 years of following bioplastics,…
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Bioplastics damaging to fish – Otago University study
Biodegradable plastics may not be the solution to plastic pollution many hoped for, with a University of Otago study showing…
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Expert warns compostable packaging should not be endorsed (Sky News)
Waste Management and Resource Recovery Association CEO Gayle Sloan says compostable packaging should not be endorsed as it cannot be…
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Taipei Bans PLA Containers and Tableware as from Aug 1
Taipei will enforce a clampdown on the use of PLA containers and tableware from Tuesday (Aug. 1) in a bid…
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Bioplastics is a False Greenwash Solutions says the Hill
One common greenwashed false solution is single-use products made from “bioplastics.”
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The Hidden Environmental Hazards of Sugar Cane PLA Plastic
PLA is biodegradable but dangerous and is not an environmentally friendly option
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Brands put brakes on bioplastics over biodiversity and recyclability concerns
The sword of Damocles is hanging above bioplastics land. I estimate that if no drastic changes are made within the…
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Canadian Federal Government Explain Why they’re banning Compostable Plastic Bags across the country (Video)
Feds explain why compostable bags fall under plastic ban — Karma, Karma, Karma, European Bioplastics members have behaved like corporate…
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Marketing PLA as an ‘ecological solution’ is misleading, according to experts says Popular Science Magazine
A popular ‘compostable’ bioplastic isn’t as biodegradable as it seems
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Do not be fooled by ‘compostable’ plastic, says French consumer group
Composting plastic packaging is one of the solutions put forward to consumers to limit the damage caused by plastic pollution.…
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Consumer NZ accuses Air NZ of ‘greenwashing’ over compostable cups
Are the Air NZ compostable cups as ‘green’ as they claim to be?
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PLA is Toxic for Fish
Plastic made from cane sugar also threatens the environment. Researchers from the University of Gothenburg have found that perch change…
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New Study Finds Bio-Based Plastic And Plastic-Blend Textiles Do Not Biodegrade In The Ocean
Not so biodegradable: Polylactic acid and cellulose/plastic blend textiles lack fast biodegradation in marine waters
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The Steep Cost of Bio-Based Plastics
Growing crops to make plastic may theoretically reduce reliance on fossil fuels, but at an enormous environmental cost.
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University of Costa Rica Published Study on the Hidden Reality of Bioplastics
Most bioplastics behave just like conventional plastics and can remain in nature for hundreds of years, although they are marketed…
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Tesco Accused of Greenwashing over Biodegradable PLA Teabags
Complaint filed against retail giant after an experiment found that the teabags did not biodegrade after a year buried in…
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Logjam for Biodegradable Plastic in India
A lack of coordination among multiple ministries of government has led to logjam; several manufacturers stare at an uncertain future
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Victoria Bans Compostable Plastics and Bioplastics
Victoria is about to ban a slew of plastics — even compostable ones. Here’s what businesses need to know
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France Info Says Compostable Packaging Are Dangerous for your Health
France Info is a radio network operated by the French public service radio broadcaster Radio France. It provides continuous live…
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Compostable Bags Have Twice the Global Warming Impact of Traditional Plastic writes the Daily Mail
Marketing compostable plastics as good for the planet is ‘greenwashing’ writes the Daily Mail
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SciTechDaily on Compostable Plastics
Startling Discovery: 60% of Home “Compostable” Plastic Doesn’t Fully Decompose, Contaminating Our Soil
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Inverse Covers Biobased Plastics
Growing crops to make plastic may theoretically reduce reliance on fossil fuels, but at an enormous environmental cost.
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The Hidden Drawbacks of Bio-based Plastics
Bio-Based Plastics Aim to Capture Carbon. But at What Cost? Bioplastics may be causing more harm than you think. Growing…
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Anti Bioplastic Campaign in the UK
Campaign group says many bioplastics are damaging and they should not be excluded from any ban
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ANSES Recommends a Ban on Home Compostable Plastics
ANSES is the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety.
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BBIA Response to UCL Study Regarding Compostables Breakdown Rates
UCL has released a study (3 November) on the ability of packaging marked ‘compostable’ to break down, saying that 60…
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Compostable Packaging in Canada Ends up in Landfill Says CBC
What happens to compostables in Ottawa green bins?
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Biodegradable Microplastics in Soils Cause Carbon Dioxide Emissions to Rise
Biodegradable microplastic increases CO2 emission and alters microbial biomass and bacterial community composition in different soil types
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Compostable Plastics Aren’t Working Says CNN
‘Compostable plastic’ doesn’t live up to its environmental claims says CNN
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SUP Compostable Alternatives Fiasco in Australia
The Australian example shows that there’s a problem dealing with compostable packaging.
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Feedback on Using PLA in Australian City
This article provides feedback on using PLA packaging in the Australian city of Darwin.
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Why Biodegradable Packaging Might Not be Biodegradable
There’s a perception that product packaging labelled as ‘biodegradable’ will simply degrade in a matter of months, reducing litter and…
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Metafact Reviews Bioplastics
Are biodegradable plastics better for the environment? Fact checking platform Metafact reviews biodegradable plastics.
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Gizmodo Covers Bioplastics
Behind that green sheen, biodegradable and compostable plastics have serious problems.
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Independent Testing of PLA, PBAT and BDP Residues in Compost
NatureWorks Ingeo PLA, BASF Ecoflex PBAT and more compostable plastics were independently tested by a team of researchers. The compost…
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Debunking Bioplastics
The environmental impact of consumer items is complicated and the prefix “bio” does not necessarily mean better.
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Comostable Plastic Cups in Halifax Canada
Despite being 100% compostable, these drink cups will still end up in the landfill
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New Zealand Recommends Cautious Approach for Compostable Packaging (FREE)
The Ministry for the Environment has issued a warning about compostable packaging – likening it to single-use plastics. This is…
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APR Statement on Degradable Additives (FREE)
Steve Alexander, President & CEO of the Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR), issued the following statement regarding the effects of…
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Bioplastics Could Cause Harm Says Hong Kong NGO
Biodegradable plastics can actually cause harm, says Hong Kong green group
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First Study to Find Micro Biopolymers and Micro Bioplastics in Fish
First Study to Find Micro Biopolymers and Micro Bioplastics in Fish
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China Puts a Hold on Bioplastics
Did China Change its mind on Bioplastics? The future of biodegradable plastic in China becomes uncertain
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Trends and Changing Perceptions on Plastics – February 2022 (FREE)
How did the perception on plastic, bioplastics, recycling and chemical recycling changed over the last six years? This is a…
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US Class Action Against Compostable Products with PFAS
US Retailer and Compostable Packaging Company are facing class action lawsuit for misleading environmental claims.
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Ventura County Public Works Agency on Bioplastic Bags
Biodegradable plastic vs paper bags for local food compostig programs
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LA Times Says Avoid Compostable Plastics
LA Times makes a list of items that should not be placed in a compost
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PEF Not So Sustainable Says NGO
Wonder Plastic PEF Will Not Yet Help Solve The Plastic Soup says Plastic Soup Foundation
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Vermont to Stop Accepting Compostable Foodware
Vermont’s largest commercial compost facility will stop accepting compostable foodware from 1 Jan 2022
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Too Much PBSA is Bad for Soil Microbial Ecosystem
Decomposability of a Biobased and Biodegradable Plastic in Field Soil Environments and Its Microbiome under Ambient and Future Climates
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Green Matters Cover Compostable Plastics
The article covers the challenges and potential solutions of compostable plastics. It relates to previous reports issued by the Telegraph…
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US Industrial Composters on Compostable Plastic
What composters think of compostable plastics.
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Plastic Dog Waste Bags Greenwashing Settlement
District Attorney Jill Ravitch announces greenwashing settlements with Chewy, Petco, Petsmart, and Target
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Bio-on and Danimer Scientific: The Short Sellers Who Worked Together
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