r/Environmental_Policy • u/Independent_Goose551 • Feb 21 '21

Chemists developed two sustainable plastic alternatives to polyethylene, derived from plants, that can be recycled with a recovery rate of more than 96%, as low-waste, environmentally friendly replacements to conventional fossil fuel-based plastics. (Nature, 17 Feb)

https://academictimes.com/new-plant-based-plastics-can-be-chemically-recycled-with-near-perfect-efficiency/
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u/Independent_Goose551 Feb 21 '21 edited Feb 21 '21

There is no reason now for us to not outlaw fossil fuel based plastics after making this new form of plastic more mainstream.