Lifetime of ‘biodegradable’ straws in the ocean is 8-20 months, study finds (IMAGE)

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Lifetime of ‘biodegradable’ straws in the ocean is 8-20 months, study finds

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After 16 weeks in seawater, bioplastic straws made of foam (top image) broke down at least twice as fast as the solid versions (bottom image).

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Adapted from ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering 2024, DOI: 10.1021/acssuschemeng.3c07391

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