We’ve all heard reports about how billions and billions of pieces of plastic are choking the world’s oceans. If you’re worried, you’re not alone; surveys show that oceanic plastic pollution is a top consumer concern. In recent years, there has been a rise in the use of bamboo and other plant-based additives in plastics. Can these products help protect oceans […]
Grocery store shelves are filled end-to-end with single-use plastic packaging. Shoppers, whether they like plastic or hate it, have few better alternatives. However, Suntory, makers of drinks like Orangina and spirits like Jim Bean, recently announced a successful 100% plant-based PET bottle prototype. This is encouraging news considering the many issues associated with plastics. The vast majority of plastics are […]