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The prefix 'bio”'for plastics doesn’t mean that they are all easily degradable. Confusion over words often means people don’t recycle their waste properly

When dealing with bioplastics, definitions like “biobased”, “biodegradable” and “compostable” can generate confusion among consumers: this affects the way these materials are dealt with after use, resulting in a problematic waste management process.

Biobased plastics are merely derived from renewable sources, and not all are biodegradable. Another distinction is between biodegradable and compostable.