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💡 SolutionsJapanese Scientists Create Eco-Friendly Capsules from Plants
Researchers in Japan have developed biodegradable polymer capsules made from natural plant molecules that could replace plastic microbeads polluting our oceans. The capsules work just as well as conventional versions but break down safely in nature.
🌍 Planet WinsRevolutionary Plant-Based Material Could Transform Hygiene Products for Good
Scientists at the University of Waterloo have created an amazing biodegradable hydrogel that performs just as well as synthetic materials in diapers and menstrual products—but breaks down harmlessly in soil within just three months. This breakthrough offers a beautiful solution to centuries of plastic waste while protecting both people and the planet.