Recent peer-reviewed research indicates that starch-based bioplastics, often viewed as a safer alternative to conventional plastics, may carry significant health risks similar to those associated with petroleum-based plastics. The study found adverse effects in mice, including organ damage, metabolic changes, and gut microbiome imbalances which could lead to cardiovascular disease. Moreover, despite being marketed as biodegradable, these materials still shed microplastics into the environment, as shown in their use in fast fashion and disposable products, raising alarm over their widespread production and potential for human ingestion.
"Biodegradable starch-based plastics may not be as safe and health-promoting as originally assumed, with potential health risks similar to petroleum-based plastics, particularly from long-term exposure."
"The new research found damage to organs, changes to metabolism, and imbalances in gut microbes, raising concerns about the safety of bioplastics as a supposedly sustainable alternative."
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