Are “Eco-Friendly” Plastics Really Better for the Environment?Published bysebsnjaesnews.rutgers.eduon •1 min readYou’ve probably seen products labeled “biodegradable” or “compostable” at the store and assumed they were better for the planet than regular plastic. But a new study suggests it’s not that simple.Common GoodResearchSEBS DepartmentsRutgers Climate and Energy InstituteEnvironmental SciencesLearn moreShareLegalReport