Most plastics are made from fossil fuels, but bioplastics utilize plants as an alternative source of carbon. They often have lower emissions and sometimes biodegrade.
Author
Research Fellow: Troy Hottle; Senior Fellow: Miranda R. Gorman; Senior Director: Chad Frischmann
Publisher
Project Drawdown
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