FTC Slams Chemical Maker For Biodegradable Claims

By Juan-Carlos Rodriguez (October 19, 2015, 8:34 PM EDT) -- The Federal Trade Commission on Monday found that ECM BioFilms Inc. made false claims about a chemical additive that supposedly makes treated plastic bags biodegrade in landfills and said the term "biodegradable" may only be used if the product completely breaks down within five years....

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