Are 'chimera products' the answer to boosting sustainability?

By Julia Wray | Published: 26-Oct-2017
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A hybrid of bioplastic and silicone combines the latter’s sensory benefits with up to near total biodegradability

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It is a question that hangs over ethical cosmetics claims, such as fair trade or biodegradability: do we keep fair trade compliance levels low to have a better upstream effect?

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