Anyone who is reading this newsletter understands we have a massive plastic problem. (If not, take a peek at this edition.) Chances are you’ve also been at some sort of event where you’ve been handed a plastic cup and reassured “It’s compostable!” so you can envision it dissolving like Alka-Seltzer in the ocean, instead of living lodged in a turtle’s gullet for the rest of that creature’s (now-shorter) life. Maybe you were impressed by Coke’s “plant bottle.” Maybe you’ve bought such products, paying the premium so that your baby shower or conference or family picnic could be a little greener. But was it a little greener?
Is bioplastic BS?
Is bioplastic BS?
Is bioplastic BS?
Anyone who is reading this newsletter understands we have a massive plastic problem. (If not, take a peek at this edition.) Chances are you’ve also been at some sort of event where you’ve been handed a plastic cup and reassured “It’s compostable!” so you can envision it dissolving like Alka-Seltzer in the ocean, instead of living lodged in a turtle’s gullet for the rest of that creature’s (now-shorter) life. Maybe you were impressed by Coke’s “plant bottle.” Maybe you’ve bought such products, paying the premium so that your baby shower or conference or family picnic could be a little greener. But was it a little greener?