Is bioplastic biodegradable and good for the environment?
Plastic waste is a warning problem globally, with millions of tons of plastic waste ending up in landfills and the ocean each year. It takes centuries to degrade, and the chemicals released during decomposition cause harm to the environment. Bioplastics are often touted as a solution to this problem, but is bioplastic biodegradable, and are they better for the environment? Let's take a closer look at the environmental impact of bioplastics in this article.