Bioplastics as toxic as regular plastics; both need regulation, say researchers

As negotiators meet this week for the fourth round of global plastics treaty talks, scientists warn that both plant-based and petroleum-based plastics are toxic, with both needing tough regulation to protect public health.

Related Keywords

Canada ,China ,Gothenburg ,Vastra Gotalands Lan ,Sweden ,Norway ,United States ,Russia ,Saudi Arabia ,Ottawa ,Ontario ,Norwegian ,American ,Bethanie Almroth ,Ross Varrette ,Jesper Brouwers ,Martin Wagner ,Carney Almroth ,Norwegian University Of Science ,American Chemistry Council ,University Of Gothenburg ,European Union ,International Council Of Chemical Associations ,Environment International ,High Ambition Coalition ,Department Of Biology ,Scientist Coalition ,Getty Images ,Environmental Pollution ,Ave Calvar ,Norwegian University ,European Bioplastics ,International Council ,Chemical Associations ,Effective Plastics Treaty ,