Biodegradable plastic, from a cactus

The more biodegradable 'plastics' developed, the better! #ecofriendly #biodegradable

“Around nineteen billion pounds of plastic ends up in the ocean each year, and as plastic breaks down there and in landfills, it makes its way into the food system; people now eat an annual diet of more than 50,000 pieces of microplastic.” If this statistic concerns you as much as it concerns me, give this article a read! A new discovery has been made in which we can convert cactus juice (mixed with other natural ingredients) into a biodegradable plastic. This new plastic is carbon neutral as it breaks down and can safely decompose. It is also non toxic if digested unlike the fossil fuel made plastic we currently use. News like this really excites and inspires me for our future. Continuing to keep environmental sustainability at the forefront of our minds will create a better tomorrow for all!

Nature comes to the rescue. Can this reduce the amount of plastic that end up in the ocean? #environment #scienceandtechnology #natural #health #research #sustainibility #earthfriendly #technology #health #technology #nature

Making strides in creating a natural biodegradable plastic.

Annually, we eat 50,000 pieces of micro-plastic. Cactus, seems a better choice over corn-based plastic alternatives because it needs fewer resources and can grow on less desirable land. #plastics #plasticfree #technology #cactus #environment

Could the benefits of using cacti make it the best option yet for an Earth-friendly plastic?

Earth-friendly #plastic made from cacti wouldn't require composting #facilities or much care for the cultivation and production of sources

This sounds like a promising solution to green-washed plastic alternatives, but I would like to know what other “natural” compounds are added (they didn’t touch on that in this article). On a positive note, “It may also be more biodegradable than other alternatives; corn-based plastic, for example, is unlikely to break down unless it’s in an industrial composting facility, and most consumers still don’t have access to that type of facility. The cactus-based plastic can biodegrade in a backyard composter within a few months.”