Material Insights: National parks looking at plastic alternatives; a deep look at bio-based plastics

The Department of the Interior plans to phase out the sale of single-use plastics in national parks by 2032 and is looking at alternatives such as compostable, biodegradable or 100 percent recycled materials. Meanwhile, Sustainable Plastics Editor Karen Laird takes a deep dive into the advantages and disadvantages of bio-based plastics.

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