Plant-based plastic dissolves completely in artificial seawater (IMAGE)

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Plant-based plastic dissolves completely in artificial seawater

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This plastic bag containing tomatoes is made from the new plant-based biodegradable plastic. Its ingredients are common, affordable, and FDA-approved. It's made simply by mixing them in water. Within 2 hours is can decompose completely in artificial seawater, without leaving any microplastics behind. See the video here: https://youtu.be/glBYYhk1STQ

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