Biodegradable Plastics Are as Persistent as Regular Plastics, Research Finds

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By Yale Environment 360Mar 18, 2015, 12:20 pm84 pts
Plastics designed to degrade don't break down any faster than their conventional counterparts, according to research Plastic accumulated along the Los Angeles River. published in the journal Environmental Science and Technology. Because most plastics accumulate in landfills and remain intact for decades or…

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