• That’s actually the opposite of what the article is about! It’s about reducing plastic production by creating biodegradable packaging using seaweed.

    So, nothing to do with seaweed eating plastic, though I get why you would assume that. Seems every other week there’s an article about a fungus or bacteria or magical plastic fairy that will make plastic disappear.

    I hope the fact that this is a front-end solution to try and stop churning out plastic brightens your day. Wishing you a lovely weekend!

      • My bad; I misunderstood your comment.

        I was operating under the assumption that people would read the article and not think that at all, but you’re absolutely right: the type of people who would say we should just keep churning out plastic are probably not the ones taking the time to actually look at articles.

        •  Baggins   ( @baggins@beehaw.org ) 
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          Exactly, meanwhile the rest of us suffer.

          A bit like the post that shows all the private jets flying off after superbowl. Meanwhile we have to recycle our milk cartons.