Q1) What is the difference between compostable plastics and biodegradable plastics?Plastic that is compostable is biodegradable, but not every plastic that is biodegradable is compostable. Whereas biodegradable plastic may be engineered to biodegrade in soil or water, compostable plastic refers to biodegradation into soil conditioning material (i.e., compost).

Comparing fossil feedstocks with biofeedstocks, and non-degradable with biodegradable polymers, discuss critically what the term "bioplastic" means and what is required in order to increase the sustainability of plastic use in the future.(max 200 words)

What is the meaning of "Most plastic don't biodegrade"?*1 pointPlastics melt and flow into the ground and mix up with water.Plastics change into a rock.The plastics are destined to break down into smaller pieces called micro plastic.All of the above,

What is the key factor determining whether a polymer is biodegradable?Group of answer choicesThey can be broken down into smaller pieces by microbes within an observable time frameThe polymer chain can be completely broken down into CO2 and waterThe plastic must be composed of 100% organic materialThe polymer must disintegrate so that it is no longer observable by the human eye

What are the major barriers to biodegradation as a large-scale plastic disposal method?Group of answer choicesBoth B and C.There is minimal financial incentive to develop biodegradation processes.It is difficult to achieve in practice on a large scale.Secondary pollutants arising from plastic waste will almost certainly remain a problem.

What does the term 'biodegradable' mean?*A) Cannot be broken down by natural processesB) Breaks down naturally over timeC) Harmful to the environmentD) Man-made material