Degradation is a decomposition process that terminates in the fragmentation of plastics under the conditions of heat, sunlight, and moisture, resulting in the weakening of the plastic’s physical structure. So-called « oxo» degradables are in this category. The end product is many microscopic particles that are even more problematic than before degradation, as they may find their way into the diet of animal life and influence the food chain.
Many experts have suggested that degradable plastics do not solve any problem but instead push the problem into the future, with the production of microplastics.
The European Union has banned these plastics for just this reason. We do not use or support oxo-degradable/fragmentable additives.
