A new durable, biodegradable plastic breaks down in seawater, offering a potential solution to microplastic pollution. This material, based on supramolecular structures, can be tailored for different uses and is fully recyclable, enhancing its environmental benefits. New Sustainable Plastic Res
Interesting approach, for sure. We’ve had a bit of a problem with making plastics degradable, in that we don’t want them to degrade while they’re still in use. This approach would obviously be unsuitable for packaging salty food, but for many other single-use plastics, this might be a good solution.