Biodegradable plastics are not a climate solution on their own

https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2026/02/biodegradable-plastics-are-not-a-climate-solution-on-their-own/

cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/33806813

A new global life-cycle analysis finds that if not properly disposed of, biodegradable plastics could increase methane emissions and plastic accumulation.

The paper is here

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bufalo1973@piefed.social · 2 pts · 198d

If they degrade by bacterial digestion of course it has to increase methane.

SiblingNoah@piefed.social · 2 pts · 198d

What is so damn hard about paper bags? Sure, they cost 5 cents instead of 3 or whatever. But seriously.

GreatWhite_Shark_EarthAndBeingsRightsPerson@piefed.social · 1 pts · 198d

BINGO, could not agree with this more!