r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Feb 20 '21

Chemistry 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/MisterInternet Feb 20 '21

To be fair, the rate of polymerization of bpa is near 100% and shouldn't be an issue. Beverage cans typically not exposed to hear high enough to leech it out.

There are also multiple liners for different ph ranges for drinks etc.

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u/greenwrayth Feb 21 '21

I have had it with all this newfangled crap.

I’m going to seal my tomato preserves in naked metal cans with lead solder, the safe, old-fashioned way.