this post was submitted on 11 May 2024
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great wasnt the whole benefit of plastik that it doesent decompose tho?
Not really. The reason plastic exploded in use is because it's cheap, durable, lightweight, and really versatile.
Look around you and consider what it would take to manufacture some plastic objects in another material.
Disposable things like packaging would be perfect to decompose after their lifetime is over.
my prior statement was a bit obtuse you are correct