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2 months agoRight, generally whenever fluids or outdoor exposure is a concern. Because it decomposes.
Right, generally whenever fluids or outdoor exposure is a concern. Because it decomposes.
I think if we find materials that breakdown in a useful way, it creates an incentive to make use of those products that have a shelf life. But more importantly creating a waste product that is beneficial.
Cardboard. It composts well.
We have a lot of options for materials that completely decompose. The challenge is materials that only decompose when you want them to, and not while theyre sitting on store shelves
I dont think the sources they provide show it wasnt always the case. I mean one of thems about post ww2 europe.
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We have cardboard and paper for when you want packaging to eventually decompose. And plastic for when you dont want it to. Which is why no decomposable alternative for plastic has caught on, plastic is mainly used in those situations we dont want it decomposing. A lot of people have developed plant based, biodegradable plastics, its actually not that hard. Theyre just all prone to decomposing