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Scientists have figured out way to make algae-based plastic that completely decomposes (abcnews.go.com)
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[–] buzz86us@lemmy.world 8 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago)

Exactly.. We need heavy focus on packaging.. plastic bags are barely a problem. I don't care if my food packaging is flashy.. I shouldn't be in the hook if this stuff doesn't decompose naturally. Meat is the most agriegious example why do we use heavy styrene?