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PET Plastic Breaks Down Faster Than Thought | Philadelphia News
A new study shocks us: common plastic PET, found in water bottles and food containers, is breaking down in just a few years—not centuries. While this might sound like good news, the reality is scarier—plastic fragments into microplastics that infiltrate water, soil, and our food chain, raising serious health and environmental concerns. Scientists are now racing to understand the hidden risks and explore if this breakdown could be turned into a tool for better recycling or biodegradation. It’s a wake-up call to rethink our plastic habits and the invisible consequences of everyday materials…
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