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Traditional plastic forks shed harmful microplastics. Plastic created from sugar is an alternative

Traditional plastic forks shed harmful microplastics. Plastic created from sugar is an alternative
Phys.org Monday 10 August 2026, 23:20 UTC 1 min read
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At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won't leave persistent microplastics in the environment.

At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won't leave persistent microplastics in the environment.
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