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How green are the new biodegradable, compostable and bio-based plastic products now coming into use?

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Article Published 16 Sep 2020 Last modified 11 May 2021

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We know that plastic pollution and plastic waste are a big environmental problem. In recent years, new plastic products have been introduced on the market, claiming to be better for the environment. A recently published European Environment Agency (EEA) briefing assesses their environmental credentials. To find out more, we sat down with Almut Reichel, a sustainable resource use and waste expert at the EEA.