Daryl76679@lemmy.ml to Science@mander.xyz · 7 months agoSay hello to biodegradable microplastics: Plant-based polymers that can disappear within seven monthsphys.orgexternal-linkmessage-square14fedilinkarrow-up1163arrow-down14
arrow-up1159arrow-down1external-linkSay hello to biodegradable microplastics: Plant-based polymers that can disappear within seven monthsphys.orgDaryl76679@lemmy.ml to Science@mander.xyz · 7 months agomessage-square14fedilink
minus-squarecatloaf@lemm.eelinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up10·7 months agoThat’s… what they’re doing. The headline is a bit inaccurate. When the plant-based polymer breaks down, it breaks down just like any other organic material, instead of plastic that just breaks down into tiny plastic.
That’s… what they’re doing. The headline is a bit inaccurate. When the plant-based polymer breaks down, it breaks down just like any other organic material, instead of plastic that just breaks down into tiny plastic.