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Environment & Energy

Think. Again.

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1. Great news...

Reply to Warpy (Original post)

Mon May 13, 2024, 04:35 PM

May 2024

For some reason, the biodegradable plastic substitute made from corn didn't catch on, I certainly hope this new stuff will be able to replace petrochemical plastics though.

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This New Plastic Disappears When You Don't Need It Anymore [View all] Warpy May 2024 OP

Great news... Think. Again. May 2024 #1

Yeah.. like irradiation for meat and produce (which does NOT render radioactive) and could have hlthe2b May 2024 #2

The plastic panels and buttons in my car have already disintegrated. Arne May 2024 #3

I mean, what could go wrong? intrepidity May 2024 #4

The bug itself is not a thermophile Warpy May 2024 #5