Greenwashing and single-use plastics

• Half of the world's disposable plastic has been produced in the last 15 years. 
• 91% of plastic produced globally is not recycled. 

Not only is recycling a bit of environmental folklore but so are many of the bioplastics marketed as sustainable design solutions.  

• Bioplastics are made from bio-based polymers but need certain conditions to break down, such as oxygen and sunlight, but these aren't present in a landfill or the ocean.
• Plastic bags take a lot of energy and other resources to manufacture, and a friendlier plastic is impractical when using life-cycle thinking.