Marine scientists discovered an ocean-borne fungus chomping through plastic trash in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch.
  • 9488fcea02a9@sh.itjust.works
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    29 days ago

    Not really good news for the plastic that isnt waste. Plastic pipes or structures in buildings that were meant to last decades we dont want eaten away by fungus

    • Balder@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      29 days ago

      Still it’s a positive net balance for the planet if it happens this way. But I think the “plastic safety” (in a food sense) would also end?