Illustrative photo: Brian Yurasits, Unsplash, Unsplash License
Are bioplastics and plant-based materials safer than conventional plastics? Scientists from Mendel University in Brno have been investigating one type of bioplastic, and their findings are alarming. Even plastics marketed as eco-friendly, can negatively affect the soil, causing an overgrowth of microorganisms, which then compete with plants for vital nutrients.
The scientists focused on a specific bioplastic commonly used in cosmetics as a substitute for scrubs.
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Author: Ruth Fraňková