Bioplastics just as toxic as other plastics, study finds

Submitted by Elsewhere on 2020-Oct-28 Wed 19:38

https://www.foodnavigator.com/Article/2020/10/28/Bioplastics-just-as-toxic-as-other-plastics-stud…

2020-Oct-28 Wed 19:38

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Most bioplastics and plant-based materials contain toxic chemicals, with cellulose and starch-based products inducing the strongest in vitro toxicity, scientists discover.

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