More and more, consumers are seeing
compostable plastic items—from plates and cutlery to garbage bags and
coffee pods—on store shelves. But are these items a solution to the
plastic pollution crisis or just more greenwashing?
compostable plastic items—from plates and cutlery to garbage bags and
coffee pods—on store shelves. But are these items a solution to the
plastic pollution crisis or just more greenwashing?
To find out some answers, we reached out to Zamry Jamaludin,
who has a PhD in chemical engineering from McMaster University. His
research helps municipalities around the world effectively manage their
waste, generate revenue from renewable energy production, and minimize
environmental impact.