Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes
Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes
Scientists may have found the answer to manufacturing plastics products that actually break down without forming into microplastics.
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There are already compostable alternatives to plastic bags being sold in stores like Target. I heard one of the issues is that people/companies refuse to pay more for them.
Sounds like something laws should fix
Exactly.. We need heavy focus on packaging.. plastic bags are barely a problem. I don't care if my food packaging is flashy.. I shouldn't be in the hook if this stuff doesn't decompose naturally. Meat is the most agriegious example why do we use heavy styrene?
Every tiny change they try gets met with huge backlash, people still rage about plastic straws. It's got to be a cultural change too.
Some of those "compostable" bags actually decompose into microplastics, so unfortunately they're not always better
Do you have a citation for that? That sounds like disinformation. Compostable bags are made from plants not plastic. https://www.makeitmatter.com/faq