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'Biodegradable' plastic bags survive three years in soil and sea

Study found bags were still able to carry shopping despite environmental claims
  •   Sandra Laville, The Guardian
  •   April 29, 2019

The Guardian reports findings from a study showing plastic bags that claim to be biodegradable were still intact and able to carry shopping three years after being exposed to the natural environment.

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