Advances in bioplastics mean they have ever more uses in packaging - but do they encourage a disposable culture?They sound more at home on a beach than in a laboratory - but shrimp shells and algae are just two of the natural materials scientists are working with to develop more sustainable types of plastic.In a sector predicted to be worth around $7.2bn (?5.5bn) by 2022, the race is on to develop materials that can take the place of oil-based plastics, which can have a detrimental effect on the oceans, wildlife and public health. Continue reading...
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Zdroj: The Guardian