Microplastics in the sea could be a thing of the past
A team of Japanese researchers at the Riken Institute in Japan have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against plastic pollution by developing a new type of plastic that dissolves completely in seawater. It begins to break down in seawater in hours. In soil this happens within ten days, releasing nutrients similar to fertiliser that can benefit plant life. This innovative material promises to address one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time.
This is wonderful news but it’s not in stores yet. So we must still recycle our plastics!
See links below to read further:
Riken Institute Press Release: Bye-bye microplastics
How Riken’s dissolvable plastic works
‘Revolutionary’ plastic created by Japanese researchers
‘Environmentally friendly’ plastic that dissolves in sea water
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