| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6361774 | Marine Pollution Bulletin | 2010 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
⺠There is considerable concern about the hazards that plastic debris presents to wildlife. ⺠Here we investigate breakdown of oxodegradable, compostable and conventional plastic bags. ⺠Compostable plastic disappeared from our test rig between 16 and 24 weeks. ⺠Approximately 98% of the other plastics remained after 40 weeks. ⺠Fouling by marine organisms substantially reduced the amount of UV-light reaching the plastic.
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Authors
Tim O'Brine, Richard C. Thompson,