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Imogen Napper, the study's lead author, demonstrates that even after years underwater, bags billed as biodegradable can still hold a load of groceries. Image courtesy of the University of Plymouth

Science May 02

How biodegradable plastic bags don’t live up to their name

By Vicky Stein

Loliware straws are made out of seaweed and are completely biodegradable. The company plans to release its line of straws in November. Photo courtesy: Loliware

From seaweed to sugarcane, companies race to find the next great plastic replacement

Small businesses are scrambling to meet the demand from consumers who want an alternative to plastic straws.

By Gretchen Frazee

PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode April 22, 2018

On this edition for Sunday, April 22, Earth Day raises awareness about plastic pollution, and EPA chief Scott Pruitt comes under scrutiny for past conflicts of interest. Also, why African-American families are increasingly choosing homeschooling. Hari Sreenivasan anchors from New…

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