Are Bioplastics Toxic?

In the run up to the recently concluded UNEP plastic treaty 4th round of negotiations in Ottawa, researchers were sounding the alarm on the potential toxicity of both biobased plastics and petroleum based ones. Read more about the research here. The researcher's key takeaway is that the issue stems from the final product of the chemical process to make plastic + additives rather than the source of the material.In Ottowa, the theme of reduction was a key talking point, with a proposal to to limit plastic production and set a 40% reduction target on virgin plastic production by 2040 gaining momentum.This story was provided by Root. Ensuring your packaging complies with legislation, delights your customers and is appropriate for your sustainability strategy are important considerations for suppliers and retailers. BHETA business support provider, Root, is a trusted advisor for sustainable packaging for 800 brands worldwide, delivering world-class advisory, strategy, regulatory and impact services to global brands and producers. Read more aboutRead more about Root