Scientists Develop New Plastics That Break Down Safely Instead of Polluting

Rutgers scientists have developed plastics that can be programmed to break down at specific rates by drawing on a natural principle. Their approach could provide a meaningful new way to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution. Yuwei Gu was on a hike in Bear Mountain State Park in New York when an unexpected idea [...]

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