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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 points 1 week ago

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

[-] SiblingNoah@piefed.social 2 points 1 week ago

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

BINGO, could not agree with this more!

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