Are we on the verge of bio-degradable plastic?

The end of plastic? New plant-based bottles will degrade in a year

A glimmer of good news on the environment front, with the announcement of plant-based plastic bottles that are both recyclable and will degrade in a year.

The article has lots of hedging words - hopes and plans - but the initiative is supported by Carlsberg, Coke and Danone, with a (tentative?) on-shelf date of 2023...so fingers crossed they can deliver.