Experts Peter Gogolek and Jean-François Levasseur discuss bioplastics, a type of plastic made from renewable biomass sources like vegetable fats and oils, straw, and woodchips. Are bioplastics truly better than petroleum based plastics? Listen to find out.

Are bioplastics better than regular plastics? (Ask NRCan)

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Are bioplastics better than regular plastics? (Ask NRCan)

Are bioplastics better than regular plastics? (Ask NRCan)