NAD recommends FP International discontinue certain biodegradable claims; finds advertiser can support qualified "green" claims
NAD recommends FP International discontinue certain biodegradable claim: finds advertiser can support qualified "Green" claims.
Assessing the environmental impacts of oxy-degradable plastics across their life cycle - EV0422
Oxo-degradable plastics are made of petroleum-based polymers (usually polyethylene (PE)) that contain additives (usually metal salts), which accelerate their degradation when exposed to heat and/or light. The plastic is fairly common in the market, being used in a range of applications including carrier bags, packaging and agricultural films...
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