bioplastics24.com

Take care when introducing biopolymers, is the message for retailers from the UK’s Waste and Resources Action Programme (Wrap). Most consumers are confused about the new materials, Wrap has found in its latest research involving 400 respondents. While the idea of biodegradable and compostable plastics is attractive to consumers, they became less clear of the benefits when made aware of the possible impacts on plastics recycling, commercial composting or if sent to landfill, says Wrap.