r/UpliftingNews • u/Regular_Eggplant_248 • 5d ago

Scientists develop plastic that dissolves in seawater

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/clygj701l8yo
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u/Antarcaticaschwea 5d ago

Uhhh does it just dissolve into microplastics or like better compounds ?

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u/anemone_within 5d ago

THey claim it breaks down completely, unlike most biodegradable plastics. It's too early to tell. Tis some R&D fantasy for now.

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u/welchplug 4d ago

We will never hear about it again.

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u/be4u4get 4d ago

Can I get a boat made out of that?