Bioplásticos, plásticos biodegradáveis e outras falsas soluções

Abstract

Plastics are at the center of the triple planetary crisis. Replacing this material with bioplastics or supposedly biodegradable alternatives has gained strength among the solutions presented. However, there is a widespread lack of knowledge about the meaning of these terms, which are printed on packaging, leading to mistaken purchasing decisions. Moreover, the malicious
use of greenwashing, focused on exacerbating profits over sustainability, imposes obstacles to global initiatives. Therefore, in addition to actions aimed at reducing plastic consumption, the labeling of products that claim environmental benefits will need to be regulated. Such initiatives are essential to prevent the proliferation of fake solutions to the global plastics crisis.