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Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours (www.reuters.com)
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[โ€“] ActuallyGoingCrazy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 weeks ago

Does this mean we're going to dump even more plastic in the ocean because that's the cheapest way to dissolve it?

[โ€“] BigTrout75@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I guess "Botan Rice Candy" was invented in 1924 in Japan. The transparent "plastic" wrapper is made of rice starch and is edible. Makes me wonder if....