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Milton Keynes Natural History Society

‘Biodegradable’ plastic bags survive three years in soil and sea

Plastic bags that claim to be biodegradable were still intact and able to carry shopping three years after being exposed to the natural environment, a study has found.

Click here to read the rest of the article.: ‘Biodegradable’ plastic bags survive three years in soil and sea | Environment | The Guardian

This entry was posted in Other News on 14/05/2019 by admin.

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