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Breakthrough bioplastic decomposes in 2 months (thecooldown.com)
14 points by westurner on July 20, 2024 | hide | past | favorite | 4 comments


> A plastic alternative being developed in Denmark, made from barley starch and sugar beet waste, could soon be holding your leftovers.

> The best part about the University of Copenhagen-designed material is that it decomposes in nature in about two months, according to a lab summary. Standard plastic takes around 20 to 500 years (or more) to break down, according to the UN.


- "Researchers invent 100% biodegradable 'barley plastic'" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=40783777


Ok, why would you want plastic to decompose in 2 months? What about shelf life? Will I need to worry about my packaging decomposing?


what's the manufacturing cost as compared to plastic?




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