LightMixer

Thank you for being part of an AMA.

I am not a scientist but there are various Starch-based plastics that claim to be biodegradable. It seems that the most effective approach would be to change the formulation of one time use plastics (packaging, shipping materials, disposable food containers, etc) so that they break down easier once they are in the environment. What plans are there to help foster this type of industry development and use?

Thanks for the clarification, I didn’t understand that mechanism.

Your explanation of the biodegradable plastics is kind of depressing as a consumer. If I understand what you’re saying, there is really no good choice, when you think you are doing the right thing regarding biodegradable plastics. In reality you are just shifting the problem to someone else or just out of sight.

Sort of a tangent but, I have always thought that when we use up the earth’s finite oil supply for fuel and packaging, we will not be able to use it for medical applications which in my opinion is significantly more vital for the survival of our species.

I guess I don’t understand how much plastic you get from a barrel of oil.