On November 6, 2017, the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s New Plastics Economy Team published a statement urging for a global ban on oxo-degradable plastics. The statement claims that these plastics are not produced and sold in many countries. More importantly, there is evidence that oxo-degradable plastics do not safely biodegrade and can contribute to microplastic pollution. The statement is backed by over 150 organizations worldwide, including PepsiCo, Unilever, Greenpeace, as well as Members of the European Parliament.
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News Plastics Economy (November 5, 2017). “Over 150 organizations back call to ban oxo-degradable plastic packaging.”
Plastics News Europe (November 6, 2017). “Leading players back call for ban on oxo-degradable plastic packaging.”
Plastic Pollution Coalition (November 8, 2017). “Over 150 organizations back call to ban oxo-degradable plastic packaging.”
Reference
News Plastics Economy (November 6, 2017). “Oxo statement.”
