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Corrigendum to ‘Exploring the hidden environmental pollution of microplastics derived from bioplastics: A review’(Chemosphere, (2024), 355, C, (141773), (S0045653524006660), 10.1016/j.chemosphere.2024.141773)
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This is simply a correction notice for a previous review paper on bioplastics and microplastic pollution, no new research findings here. The fix clarifies how "bioplastics" are categorized: some come from plants but never break down (like bio-based plastic bottles), some come from plants and do break down (like PLA used in compostable cups), and some are made from fossil fuels but are still designed to biodegrade. This matters because not all "bioplastics" are equally eco-friendly, and understanding these differences helps consumers make better choices when trying to avoid products that contribute to microplastic pollution.
The authors regret an error in the classification of bioplastics under Group 3 stated in the second paragraph of the introduction section of the original published article. The corrected text for classification of bioplastics should read as follows: “Bioplastics include a broad group of plastics and can be classified based on their origin (either bio-based or fossil-derived) and their biodegradability (Pratt et al., 2020). Bio-based but non-biodegradable bioplastics are derived from renewable sources but do not readily degrade in the environment; examples include Bio-based Polyethylene (BioPE), Bio-based Polypropylene (BioPP), Bio-based Polyethylene Terephthalate (BioPET), and Polyethylene Furanoate (PEF). In contrast, bio-based and biodegradable bioplastics, which are both renewable and capable of biodegradation, include Polylactic Acid (PLA), Polyhydroxyalkanoates (PHA), Thermoplastic Starch (TPS), and Cellophane. Additionally, there are fossil-derived but biodegradable bioplastics such as Polybutylene Adipate Terephthalate (PBAT), Polybutylene Succinate (PBS), and Polycaprolactone (PCL), which are produced from non-renewable resources but designed to undergo biodegradation in the environment. This classification underscores the diversity of bioplastics and their varying environmental impacts depending on their composition and degradability”. The authors apologise for any inconvenience caused.
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