Ingredient

Polyethylene (PE)

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Scout's take

Polyethylene is a conventional petroleum-based plastic commonly used in trash bags. Its production contributes to fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, and it does not biodegrade, leading to long-term environmental pollution.

More from Scout's analyses

Polyethylene is a conventional petroleum-based plastic commonly used in trash bags. Its production contributes to fossil fuel depletion and it is not biodegradable, leading to long-term environmental pollution.

from the analysis of Glad Small Trash Bags 4 Gallon

Polyethylene is a conventional petroleum-based plastic that is not biodegradable. It contributes to plastic pollution and has a significant environmental footprint.

from the analysis of Reli. BioGrade Biodegradable 16-25 Gallon Trash Bags

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