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Do you toss biodegradable plastic in the compost bin? Here’s why it might not break down

  • Written by Bronwyn Laycock, Professor of Chemical Engineering, The University of Queensland
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Over one-fifth of all plastic produced worldwide is tossed into uncontrolled dumpsites, burned in open pits or leaked into the environment. In Australia, 1.1 million tonnes of plastic is placed in the market, yet just 16% (179,000 tonnes) is recovered.

To deal with this mounting issue, the Morrison government last week announced A$60...

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