The Bioplastics Burden.

The article discusses the issues concerning bioplastics, deemed the environmentally friendly antidote to conventional plastic. Some waste haulers, reclaimers and composters in the U.S. are reportedly concerned with the varied end-of-life requirements of bioplastics, the market for which is expected to quadruple in the next decade. It notes that bioplastics actually have different compositions, some of which can be composted but not recycled and vice versa, and would need investment in sorters.