Synthetic Plastics Are

Question

Synthetic plastics are
A) oxidized completely to carbon dioxide after a few years under aerobic conditions.
B) slower to degrade than microbial plastics.
C) constructed from PHAs.
D) more expensive than microbial plastics.

Accepted Answer

Synthetic plastics are slower to degrade than microbial plastics, meaning they persist in the environment for longer periods of time. This is because they are often made from non-biodegradable materials such as petroleum derivatives. Microbial plastics, on the other hand, are made by bacteria and can degrade more quickly in certain conditions.