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I mean, plastics were basically invented _because_ of their resistance to natural degradation and corrosion. A material that nature cannot destroy is a weapon o
by Victerius 4y ago
I mean, plastics were basically invented _because_ of their resistance to natural degradation and corrosion. A material that nature cannot destroy is a weapon of mass destruction. Anything sold to the general public _must_ be biodegradable.
Instead, we're going to invent bacteria that can eat plastics, and plastics will lose its utility as an indestructible material.
- toomuchtodo 4y agoPaper is really such a great fit to replace single use plastic. Biodegradable, can be incinerated, plasma gasified, or landfilled. Will decompose if not collected for disposal, and wax can be used for the more tricky packaging applications. Fast growth timber can meet the need without impacting more at risk forestry. Bottles and cutlery traditionally made from plastic can be made from agricultural plastic substitutes. You might use more energy (which can be sourced from clean sources), but the trade off is less persistent pollution and micro plastic waste. > Anything sold to the general public _must_ be biodegradable. I love this guiding principle.
- im-a-baby 4y agoPaper might be a good replacement for dry things that are guaranteed to stay dry, but a poor replacement for everything else.
- viburnum 4y agoMilk comes in paper cartons.
- zamfi 4y agoThose cartons are not only paper.
- xboxnolifes 4y agoWhich paper milk cartons don't use plastic/aluminum coatings?
- Dylan16807 4y agoThey used to use wax though, right?
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- wildrhythms 4y agoSomehow we have forgotten about glass bottles and the milkman model, maybe it's the microplastics finally leeching into our brains.
- latchkey 4y agoThat bacteria won't stop at the stuff in the soil... it'll thrive on everything... that is going to be entertaining to watch.
- fragmede 4y agobut it'll be just like any other bacteria, just wash it off