Sustainability assessments fail to capture biodegradability and microplastic benefits
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Researchers propose biodegradability, microplastic formation and five other impact categories to address structural disadvantages faced by bio-based materials in current LCA methods. News Materials Paper Packaging Organics Industry Resource Use Technology Science Innovation Breadcrumb Section Science Main Magazine Feature 0 Remove Mag Cover bottom Date (Materbi) Thursday, January 29, 2026 Keywords life cycle assessment bio-based materials, LCA impact categories, biodegradability assessment, mic
Key Takeaways
- • Sustainability assessments fail to capture biodegradability and microplastic benefits.
