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Composite plastic degrades easily with bacteria, offers environmental benefits (phys.org)
submitted 2 months ago by ArtikBanana@lemmy.dbzer0.com to c/technology@lemmy.world
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[–] philodendron@lemdro.id 9 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Honestly cardboard and paper replacements have been working fine for everything except straws. Unless it can do that better I’m not seeing much point

[–] reddig33@lemmy.world 8 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (1 children)

We already have compostable straws made from plant-based plastics.

[–] msage@programming.dev 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

What about the pasta straws? I've seen it mentioned once, but nothing since.

[–] Johnmannesca@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Sure try it, but keep in mind it won't work for celiacs, and some folks won't enjoy the extra starch leeching into their drink as it soaks

[–] LwL@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

Airtight packaging? I don't see many things not sold in plastic wrapping.