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Yikes: Biodegradable Plastic Doesn’t Actually Break Down in the Ocean
It’s tempting to think of purchasing plastic cups labeled as compostable or using plastic cutlery made of biodegradable materials as a better choice for the environment—but there are a lot of complexities at play. A study published Wednesday in PLOS ON…
