7.7 billion plastic bottles are used every year in the UK, according to Water UK The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) says waste terms such as 'biodegradable' and 'compostable' seen in product ...

When considering whether something is likely to wind up spending years in a landfill, the terms compostable and biodegradable come up. On the surface, the two seem interchangeable. Both imply ...

The so-called “biodegradable” bowls at fast food restaurants are usually not as biodegradable as they’re made out to be, a hint that many of these places engage in a practice called “greenwashing.” A ...

In May, The Guardian changed its style guide to better reflect the seriousness of the environmental problems we face. ‘Climate change’ made way for ‘climate crisis’; ‘global warming’ was replaced with ...

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The eco-adjectives are everywhere, on everything: Earth-friendly, all natural, enviro-safe. "Biodegradable" was supposed to be different. So clinical. So reassuring. Bio means life. Degrade means to ...

Flushing standard tampons down the toilet can cause plumbing blockages that can lead to sewage backflow and other hazards. But what about biodegradable plant-based tampons that typically break down ...

A woman sorts plastic recycling in China. Millions of tonnes of plastics are wasted globally every year. A massive increase in biodegradable plastic production in China is outpacing the country's ...

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) says waste terms such as 'biodegradable' and 'compostable' seen in product ads, are confusing and potentially misleading. The ASA - which has the job of ...