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Upcycled plastic can be turned into soap, researchers find (scrippsnews.com)

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Researchers at Virginia Tech have found a way to upcycle plastic into soap. Around 120 grams to 130 grams of plastic can make 100 grams of soap.

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[–] NocturnalMorning 6 points 1 year ago (16 children)

Why would anybody want that? We already have a problem with microplastics getting into our system. How is turning plastic into soap going to make that better?

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