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Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes (abcnews.go.com)
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[–] Seleni@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Don’t forget how it would mess with medical care, given how much medical equipment, especially things like gloves and masks that keep the doctors safe, are plastic.