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

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[–] GrymEdm@lemmy.world 25 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I have a lot to say when reading a headline like this, but it boils down to: I really hope advances like this and EV's topple the fossil fuel industry that's hurting our planet.

[–] waddle_dee@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I agree, although, the pessimist in me says the Oil companies will find a way to kill it somehow.

[–] Emma_Gold_Man@lemmy.dbzer0.com 1 points 1 year ago

Probably by buying and then sitting on the patents

[–] Wanderer@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago

"if oil didn't exist, we'd have to invent it"