Debating my past self on the truth about bioplastics

What are bioplastics? I outlined this in 2021 and I got some things wrong...so let's clear the air about the facts about bioplastics such as bioplastic recycling and bioplastic composting among other things. Should you use bioplastics? Let's chat below! Become a YouTube Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeECw1lq6yHJjbX1aiSwENA/join Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/c/thesimpleenvironmentalist Read along with the blog post and find the sources here: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/blog-1 Videos mentioned/recommended: The science of bioplastics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hel1IY8aVFA&pp=0gcJCckJAYcqIYzv The history of plastic: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xKI6fbiOlIA What are TUV and BPI? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PJNemm-WaS0&pp=0gcJCckJAYcqIYzv What is wishcycling? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0Ys5BiPrks Which material is the best? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSuadr_lnJw Let's talk green energy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBSZEMQ1_n4 Check out the full recycling playlist! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXP4E9IAvJA&list=PLGr_Ri6lQjNoax6Z3Q-nm50hHI8lkGSQi&pp=gAQB 12 ways everyone can compost: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDz2F4xQ18U Timestamps: 00:00 - What is a bioplastic? 2:37 - Biodegradable vs compostable 4:21 - Composting bioplastics 5:46 - Bioplastics vs plastics 9:22 - Using food for plastic 10:52 - Bioplastics in the landfill 13:11 - Recycling bioplastics 15:14 - Which material should we use? 18:06 - Final thoughts 18:55 - Bloopers SHOP MY FAVES! My e-bike from Aventon: https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=a41b063c-52a4-4d87-8f09-d6c71998ed15&website_id=a77986c7-bd90-4654-9ab0-f12c3bb14ae2&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aventon.com%2F Whisper bidet: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=1597260&u=2660543&m=100287 Allbirds shoes: https://shop.allbirds.com/k33o/thesimpleenvironmentalist Modibodi period underwear: https://modibodi.pxf.io/c/3497631/996645/13065 Meliora laundry powder: https://meliorameansbetter.com?sca_ref=4747255.DvudG0Wmyg&utm_source=uppromote&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=emma-dendler Leaf Shave safety razor: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2130977&u=2660543&m=130203 Plastic free makeup from Axiology: https://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=2017262&u=2660543&m=124911 Bathroom swaps from Plaine Products: https://plaineproducts.com/?sca_ref=8406175.lGWKhvoZJNSI1OzL Get all your eco needs from Earth Hero: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=23846&awinaffid=1122027&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fearthhero.com%2F INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thesimpleenvironmentalist/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@simpleenvironmentalist?lang=en WEBSITE: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/ FACEBOOK COMMUNITY! https://www.facebook.com/thesimpleenvironmentalists DAN & EMMA'S CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxuHqjBcqVnOGKrw7_90Tg FOR BUSINESS INQUIRIES: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/business-inquiries BUY OUR PHOTOGRAPHY: https://dendlerphotography.myportfolio.com/ FREE GUIDES! Breaking up with Consumerism, How to Spot Greenwashing, How to Live Zero Waste from Home: https://www.thesimpleenvironmentalist.com/freedownloads DISCLAIMER: Links included may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product from a link, I may receive a small commission with no charge to you! Thank you for supporting my channel so that I can keep providing free content!