How long does plastic take to decompose? The answer is terrifying
Plastic is one of humanity’s most useful inventions… and one of its most persistent problems. Plastic has become so ingrained in modern life that it’s …
Microplastics
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Researchers found a way to 3D print plastic that’s cheap, stretchable, and recyclable
Researchers developed a special 3D-printed plastic that is cheap and flexible. The plastic is made up of a substance they call thermoplastic elastomer. This elastomer …
The science behind why you shouldn’t microwave food in plastic containers
I’ve used plastic containers to heat food in the microwave for years. I bet plenty of people routinely use plastic containers that are safe for …
Revolutionary biodegradable plastic uses bacteria to eat itself
The world has a big plastic problem that it’s yet to fix. We’re trying to reduce our reliance on plastic, but that’s seemingly impossible in …
You won’t believe the latest place they found microplastics
Microplastics are everywhere. We’ve come to tacitly accept them as a side effect of our behavior toward the planet. Therefore, microplastics are within us as …
