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Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes (abcnews.go.com)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 25 points 11 months ago (5 children)

There are already compostable alternatives to plastic bags being sold in stores like Target. I heard one of the issues is that people/companies refuse to pay more for them.

[–] [email protected] 19 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Sounds like something laws should fix

[–] [email protected] 8 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

Exactly.. We need heavy focus on packaging.. plastic bags are barely a problem. I don't care if my food packaging is flashy.. I shouldn't be in the hook if this stuff doesn't decompose naturally. Meat is the most agriegious example why do we use heavy styrene?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 11 months ago

Every tiny change they try gets met with huge backlash, people still rage about plastic straws. It's got to be a cultural change too.

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