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Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours (www.reuters.com)
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[–] embed_me@programming.dev 11 points 1 day ago (2 children)

It dissolves with salt. Our sweat will melt it

[–] Chivera@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Will that make it easier for our bodies to absorb it?

[–] Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 2 points 1 day ago

Ah, of course. Although, they did mention coatings to protect the material, but it does sound like it will be more fragile than existing plastic.