Aalto University: Environmental Impact of Bio-based Plastics May Exceed Fossil-based Alternatives, Study Finds
September 23, 2025
September 23, 2025
AALTO, Finland, Sept. 23 -- Aalto University issued the following news release:
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Environmental impact of bio-based plastics may exceed fossil-based alternatives, study finds
Bio-based does not automatically mean environmentally friendly. A new study shows that what really matters is the entire life cycle of a plastic - and how it is used. Sustainable alternatives may lie in combinations of bio- and fossil-based raw materials, such as composites.
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Environmental impact of bio-based plastics may exceed fossil-based alternatives, study finds
Bio-based does not automatically mean environmentally friendly. A new study shows that what really matters is the entire life cycle of a plastic - and how it is used. Sustainable alternatives may lie in combinations of bio- and fossil-based raw materials, such as composites.
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