Exploring the potential environmental impact of plastic and its future as a compostable material. Also includes a PSA on recycling plastic bags and packaging.
The Plastics Paradox author Chris DeArmitt joins us to separate fact from fiction around plastic's impact on our health and the environment.
What We Discuss with Chris DeArmitt:
Misconceptions about plastic degradation.
Misconceptions about endocrine-disrupting chemicals in plastics.
The energy efficiency of plastics.
The role of recycling in plastic waste management.
The future of plastics: biodegradability and compostability.