Eco-friendly plastics may not be as safe as believed, scientists warn

Listen to article WORLDWIDE: Starch-based bioplastics, often marketed as sustainable and biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics, may pose similar health risks, new peer-reviewed research has found. Scientists who studied the effects of long-term exposure to bioplastics in mice reported toxic effects on organs, genetic functions, and gut bacteria – similar to those caused by conventional plastic. The … Read more