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Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes (abcnews.go.com)
submitted 6 months ago by fukhueson@lemmy.world to c/science@lemmy.world
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[–] misspacific@lemmy.blahaj.zone 0 points 6 months ago (2 children)

i am sure it will be "too expensive" for the next 30 to 40 years.

[–] skulblaka@startrek.website 0 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Much more likely that no company wants to use it no matter how much it costs because it degrades. We use plastic as a packing material specifically because it doesn't degrade and lasts forever.

[–] MonkderDritte@feddit.de 0 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Especially for packing would be good if it degrades after a determined time. That and bottles.

[–] fukhueson@lemmy.world -1 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

https://blueviewfootwear.com/

Same people, they've been making biodegradable footwear for a bit now.