Thinking Sustainably
son may find themselves researching recycling, composting, and waste practices to see how their actions can help the planet.
This plastic decomposes quickly in the environment. All of these seem like good reasons. Yet I wonder – are biodegradable BBs good?
Biodegradable products are materials that break down in the environment over an unspecified amount of time.
Plastic-free packaging and plastic alternatives are rising in popularity due to increased environmental awareness.
Scientists are developing different types of biodegradable plastics. One solution I found is oxo-biodegradable plastic.
Biodegradable plastics are made from heavy oil that has different bases to give them the ability to degrade in the soil or are suited for certain composting conditions.
Some biodegradable packaging material is made of paper. And others are made of biobased plastics.
If there are any problems with eating biodegradable bbs, it often involves some blocked digestion.
Sure, it might be a great way to prevent breakage on a fragile item, but we are then left wondering what to do with a box full of Styrofoam “peanuts” after delivery.
In fact, some of them, like the cello bags, have been there for quite a longer time than you can imagine.
