Bioplastics are just as toxic as traditional plastics

Bioplastics are not any safer than traditional plastics, according to researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. Plastics are known to contain chemicals that are not safe for ingestion, including endocrine disruptors like Bisphenol A (BPA). The analysis of bioplastics and plant-based materials showed that about 75 percent contain toxic chemicals. Bioplastics are mostly made from recycled material or plant cellulose, and are usually compostable or biodegradable. While these alternative plastics are safer for the environment, the new research suggests that they are not …