Not so biodegradable: Bio-based plastic and plastic-blend te

Not so biodegradable: Bio-based plastic and plastic-blend textiles do not biodegrade in the ocean: Experiment off Scripps Pier finds only natural fibers degrade in the marine environment; plastic fabrics remain intact one year later

A new study tracked the ability of natural, synthetic, and blended fabrics to biodegrade directly in the ocean.

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