Sustainable plastic made more compostable. (2023, August 4). ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/08/230804161748.htm

‌A team at Michigan State University, led by Rafael Auras, made a bio-based polymer blend that is able to be compostable in both home and industrial settings. In the U.S., less than 10% of plastic waste is recycled meaning there’s so much leftover waste. This bulk of plastic waste ends up in the trash which then creates economic, environmental, and even health concerns around the world. This blend though, is all-natural as it’s made with water, carbon dioxide, and lactic acid. Sustainable, compostable plastic would change the world as plastic creates large hazards in our world. 

Considering there’s so much waste, with this creation, you’re able to develop biodegradable and compostable products which is perfect as our world undergoes continuous climate change patterns. We’d be able to divert much of that waste while reducing the amount that normally goes into a landfill. For efficient plastic recycling, plastics wouldn’t need to be cleaned of food contaminants as it’s made for the compost bin. This would be a major benefit since recycling facilities are usually spending time, water, and energy to clean dirty plastic waste. I think this article has a simple solution that many people would enjoy as it barely affects their lives but makes a large impact on our world. Having plastic that is compostable wouldn’t endanger animal life, species life, and just in general, our planet.