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"First plastic demonstrated to not create microplastics" has been tested

Even when it’s ground into microparticles, 97% of an algae-based plastic biodegrades in compost and water in under seven months, a new study has reported. The researchers hope their plastic will eventually replace existing petroleum-based ones.

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    "First plastic demonstrated to not create microplastics" has been tested

    "First plastic demonstrated to not create microplastics" has been tested

    Even when it’s ground into microparticles, 97% of an algae-based plastic biodegrades in compost and water in under seven months, a new study has …

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