World Environment Day (WED) is observed annually on 5th June by the United Nations. The main aim of the campaign is to create awareness of the environment and specific environmental issues. The theme for this year 2018 is Beat Plastic Pollution.
Five additives and three biodegradation methods prove that biodegradable plastics do not break down any faster than their conventional counterparts.
Plastic food packaging is harmful to the environment and leaches chemicals into food. New milk-based packaging film could be a safe and eco-friendly alternative.
Humans have created more than 8 billion metric tons of plastic since the large-scale production of synthetic materials began in the early 1950s .