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Upcycled plastic can be turned into soap, researchers find (scrippsnews.com)
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Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to upcycle plastic into soap. Around 120 grams to 130 grams of plastic can make 100 grams of soap.

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[–] 18 points 2 years ago (1 child)

It's great that they're looking into breaking down plastic, but wouldn't turning it into soap only accelerate our rising microplastic situation?

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  • [–] 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

    No, because it's not plastic anymore.

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