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How Long “Biodegradable” Straws Last in Ocean Waters

After 16 weeks in seawater, bioplastic straws made of foam (shown here) broke down at least twice as fast as…

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New Bioplastic Straw Degrades Even Faster in the Ocean Than Paper

Researchers at WHOI have conducted a study comparing the degradation rates of various straw materials in marine conditions, revealing that…

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Scientists Discover Marine Fungus That Can Eat Plastic

Researchers have found that the marine fungus Parengyodontium album can break down polyethylene in the ocean when exposed to UV…

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