By 2025, Canada’s population could include five million people who live alone. Those who live alone tend to cook less, but the food industry has plans for them.
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Bio-based plastics made from natural sources break down more easily than conventional plastic, without producing toxic byproducts. But for this to happen they have to be composted, not buried in landfills.
Single-use biodegradable plastics include claims that they break down quickly into benign end products, but the reality is more complex.
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New types of biodegradable or compostable plastic products seem to offer an alternative to conventional plastics. But they may be no better for the environment.