17 Oct 2022 --- Researchers at ETH Zurich, Switzerland, say they have discovered a method of accurately measuring how plastic degrades in the environment. A team from the University’s Earth Sciences department claims its findings could, in the future, give industry the design tools to ensure and certify product biodegradability. Lead study author Dr. Michael Sander tells PackagingInsights that a lot of plastic packaging is currently inaccurately labeled as “biodegradable” because tracking the degradation of polymers in the soil is a complex task.
