Thomas Neitzert

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Thomas Neitzert is emeritus professor of mechanical engineering at Auckland University of Technology

Single-use biodegradable plastics include claims that they break down quickly into benign end products, but the reality is more complex. (Getty Images)

Why compostable plastics may be no better for the environment

Now that single-use plastic bags are on their way out, what are we going to line our rubbish bins with? Compostable bags? Not so fast, warns AUT emeritus professor Thomas Neitzert.

By Thomas Neitzert | 19th August, 2018