Year after year, there's a stronger push to go plastic-free. Over the last few years, large corporations have started to jump on board too. The total of those committed to the cause is now up to 326 million , including large industries. Among those taking the pledge is Mars Wrigley, the multi-trillion-dollar powerhouse behind snacks and candies like Skittles. Along with Danimer Scientific, the group announced a two-year partnership to develop compostable packaging for their multi-colored candies by 2022. The Science Behind Going Plastic Free The idea behind the science is a polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) that looks and feels the same as plastic but has the ability to break down. It cuts down the time to decompose, taking just a few days or weeks versus plastic which can take up to 450 years. Danimer Scientific has a patented polymer that, when in contact with bacteria, begins the breakdown. However, when in stores on shelves, it still has the same feel as the original packaging. When