Oxo-biodegradable plastics rapidly disintegrate into increasingly smaller fragments, known as microplastics, but they do not decompose at the molecular or polymer level like biodegradable and compostable plastics do. 

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It was a deliberate choice to filter in the nuances. This means we don’t just include certified accreditation but also unregulated terms and commonly used jargon. We chose to do this in order to gain a more rounded picture of each brand, aiming to enhance the validity and reliability of our understanding of their ethical stance.