Tonnes and tonnes of plastic can be found everywhere, from the city streets to arctic ice sheets. It is estimated that almost 80% of all plastic ever produced has ended up in landfills or the natural environment.
Plastics is a global crisis now, and policymakers have begun to respond with bans or limitations on plastic bags and more. Alongside, many startups across the world are working to mitigate global plastic pollution.
Biotransformation
Based out of London, Polymateria is one such startup advancing science to help nature deal with plastic pollution. The company is developing a new standard in biodegradable and compostable plastics called Biotransformation. It fully biodegrades common forms of plastic, leaving behind zero microplastics with no environmental harm in the process. ...