Biodegradable plastic may INCREASE pollution because it's left to rot

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Biodegradable plastics could actually INCREASE sea pollution, campaigners warn

Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee warn of 'eco-friendly' materials. Specifically, they advise against plastic bottles and compostable shopping bags. Experts say UK lacks infrastructure to ensure these are disposed of properly.

 

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True, in addition, these oxy_degradables hv disrupted usual recycling, 'cause it is no longer separable, rendering even other pure_form_plastics ending up at landfills/ incinerators. Kenya & Sri Lanka are good examples. ErikSolheim UNEnvironment

Damned if you do Damned if you don't.

Are they using these things in China,Russia,America North & South, Africa NSEW, only asking for the people you are robbing blind in the name off Global Warming.

RECYCLE Let's All Save Fruit Seeds and Grow Fruit Trees Everywhere Literally and Figuratively Along with School Kids to Sensitize Genext& Grow Globally 46 Billion Fruit Trees/YR With Seeds.! SEQUESTER NOURISH ENRICH & ENLIGHTEN.! TO RECYCLE.! SCHOOL & COMMUNITY PROGRAM.! DOABLE.!

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