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The aim is to evaluate bioplastics' environmental performance through degradation, chemical leaching, and life-cycle assessments.

Environmental performance of bioplastics: degradation pathways, chemical leaching, and life-cycle implications

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The aim is to evaluate bioplastics' environmental performance through degradation, chemical leaching, and life-cycle assessments.
Synthesis of existing evidence on degradation pathways and microplastic generation.
Analysis of chemical leaching and its impacts.
Integration of toxicological data and life-cycle assessments from EU, US, and ISO standards.
Identified critical research gaps in bioplastics' environmental impact.
Highlighted the need for improving end-of-life infrastructure and design for recyclability.
Established priorities for harmonized global assessments to support bioplastics' sustainability.

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This review examines bioplastics' degradation processes and life-cycle impacts, highlighting environmental challenges and opportunities.

Shanmugam et al. (2026) studied this question.

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