Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours
https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/scientists-japan-develop-plastic-that-dissolves-seawater-within-hours-2025-06-04/?ref=fixthenews.com
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BigTrout75@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 1y
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....
ActuallyGoingCrazy@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 1y
Does this mean we're going to dump even more plastic in the ocean because that's the cheapest way to dissolve it?