The rise of ‘sustainable’ plastics holds the potential to mitigate the global carbon footprint associated with conventional plastics. However, this innovative class of plastics still carries a substantial environmental footprint. Plastic was a cornerstone of 20th-century industrialization but it is also one of the world’s most toxic pollutants, with the United Nations warning of a … Continue reading Are ‘Sustainable’ Plastics Truly Eco-Friendly?