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Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to upcycle plastic into soap. Around 120 grams to 130 grams of plastic can make 100 grams of soap.

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[-] Denalduh@lemmy.world 18 points 10 months ago

It's great that they're looking into breaking down plastic, but wouldn't turning it into soap only accelerate our rising microplastic situation?

[-] Revan343@lemmy.ca 7 points 10 months ago

No, because it's not plastic anymore.

[-] Neato@kbin.social 3 points 10 months ago

Now it's soap!

[-] open_world@lemmy.ml 4 points 10 months ago

Microsoap

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