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Plymouth Marine Laboratory study exploring impacts of biodegradable plastics on the ocean

Plymouth Marine Laboratory study exploring impacts of biodegradable plastics on the ocean

January 30, 2024 |

In the UK, a new study from Plymouth Marine Laboratory investigates what happens when biodegradable plastics enter the ocean, and whether these increasingly popular alternatives to conventional plastics are safer for marine ecosystems, or whether they come with their own risks. In response to concerns about fossil-based plastics, biodegradable plastics – that is, plastics that […]

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