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

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

    • The Quuuuuill@slrpnk.netEnglish
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      1 month ago

      yup! we need to systematically restructure our society and how we live. the climate collapse is the result of society that rewards moral apathy

    • Kairos@lemmy.today
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      1 month ago

      Biodegradable plastics are also not intended to help the climate. It’s to reduce the impact of plastic pollution.

      And yes, the thing that breaks down faster releases broken down compounds faster. Who wrote this?