Environmental Studies
Why 'Biodegradable' Plastic Is Often a Marketing Term, Not a Science Term
Most 'biodegradable' plastics require industrial composting at 58°C for months. Your backyard won't reach that. Neither will the ocean. Here's what the labels hide.
Hyle Editorial·
The 58°C Lie
That 'biodegradable' label requires temperatures above 58°C sustained for months. Your backyard compost will never get there. Neither will the ocean. In 2019, researchers at the Unive
