Finding viable alternatives to traditional petroleum-based plastics and microplastics has never been more important. New research from scientists at UC San Diego and Algenesis shows that their plant-based polymers biodegrade — even at the microplastic level — in under seven months.
  • Yer Ma
    12•6 months ago

    Cool cool cool… now how do I get the old ones out my water supply?

    • @[email protected]
      8•6 months ago

      How about no?

      I’m not really sure what you’re suggesting. This is apparently plant based so I don’t really see the harm. We should definitely clean up what we have already but not sure what’s wrong with trying to find an alternative to avoid dumping anymore microplastics

        • @[email protected]
          6•6 months ago

          As much as I would love that, companies won’t do it unless there’s a cost efficient, easy alternative.

          Don’t let perfect be the enemy of good, etc

          • @[email protected]
            2•6 months ago

            It was recently made mostly illegal in eu. Just saying. Most things work without as well, those that don’t can use alternatives.