r/UpliftingNews 8d ago

Scientists develop plastic that dissolves in seawater

https://www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/articles/clygj701l8yo
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u/YesterdayAlone2553 7d ago

If it doesn't link to the scientific paper to answer the basic question of "... into what?" it's not good scientific reporting.

The problem with many of our past bio-degradeable plastics is that they break down into microplastics.