Can grapevines help slow the plastic waste problem?
www.sdstate.edu
A new study from South Dakota State University reveals how grapevine canes can be converted into plastic-like material that is stronger than traditional plastic and will decompose in the environment in a relatively short amount of time.
  • spicy pancake@lemmy.zipEnglish
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    2 days ago

    oh boy i can’t wait to never hear about this again just like with every other eco-conscious plastic innovation

    • Triasha@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      21 hours ago

      Part of what makes plastic useful is that it DOESN’T DECOMPOSE.

      What’s the use-case for stronger than steel material that rots in 3 weeks? State Fair buildings? Concert bleachers?

      If you can make plastic bags out of it for groceries that would be useful. Doesn’t have to be stronger than plastic though, just equally flexible.