Connie on Nostr: “While some biodegradable plastics can still leave behind harmful microplastics, ...
“While some biodegradable plastics can still leave behind harmful microplastics, this material breaks down into nitrogen and phosphorus, which are useful nutrients for plants and microbes. That said, too much of these can be disruptive to the environment as well, so the team suggests the best process might be to do the bulk of the recycling in specialized plants, where the resulting elements can be retrieved for future use.”
Japanese scientists create new plastic that dissolves in saltwater overnight
Link: https://newatlas.com/materials/plastic-dissolves-ocean-overnight-no-microplastics/
Discussion: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43505626
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