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Researchers Find Bioplastic Straws Intact After More than a Year Underground

The recent findings by the 5 Gyres research institute on the durability of bioplastic straws have sparked concerns about the efficacy of so-called biodegradable products in addressing plastic pollution. The institute’s Better Alternatives 3.0 report reveals that while bioplastics generally degrade faster than traditional fossil-derived plastics, the rate of degradation varies significantly among different types. […]