Tesco Drops Oxo Biodegradable Bags Over Defra Research

摘要

Uk supermarket giant Tesco has dropped its "eco-friendly" carrier bags after evidence suggests they are doing more harm than good. Oxo biodegradable bags are made of non-renewable plastics, which are able to degrade in the presence of oxygen and sunlight thanks to the addition of small amounts of metals. Last year Tesco handed out over 2bn oxo biodegradable bags to customers, but now the supermarket chain has stopped using the bags because they may be worse for the environment than conventional carriers.