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2025-06-05 Science & Technology

Japan scientists develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours

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Posted by Fred 2025-06-05 00:00|| || Front Page|| [127 views ] Top

#1 How long to dissolve in regular water?

Posted by Grom the Reflective 2025-06-05 01:16|| 2025-06-05 01:16|| Front Page Top

#2
OK!, It dissolves.
But what chemicals has it broken down into, which will be contaminating the Seawater and those items we eat, like our seafoods?

A short list of Plastic chemicals include:
Polyethylene terephthalate, High-density polyethylene, Polyvinyl chloride, Polypropylene, Polystyrene, or Low-density polyethylene.

It's a given, that many of the things used to make plastics are toxic.

Googling/D2D each chemical name with the word "cancer" added produces some interesting results.

Plus now add what new chemicals will be used, and what are the side effects are when used with packaged consumable items?

Are we repeating an updated latest and greatest modernization hazard, like when ancient Rome started using LEAD Pipes to supply water?

Posted by NN2N1 2025-06-05 06:47|| 2025-06-05 06:47|| Front Page Top

#3 Over 75% Of Plastic in Great Pacific Garbage Patch Originates From Fishing. This research is a masterful shot at the wrong target?

Posted by magpie 2025-06-05 14:13|| 2025-06-05 14:13|| Front Page Top

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