8 links have been added on 3 ideas about #savetheplanet.
  1. These nanites can break down microplastics into CO2 and water. So maybe there is hope for our planet yet!
    https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/this-new-nanotech-could-help-clean-up-earths-microplastics

  2. It will take several lifetimes for all of earth’s plastic waste to decompose, when not accounting for new plastics being produced every day. Nanites that can decompose plastics can help save us from this impending doom!
    https://ourworldindata.org/plastic-pollution

  3. A beer company in Florida is packing beer cans in biodegradable six-pack rings made using waste from the brewing process. The rings are fit for human consumption but can also be eaten by animals when thrown away or decompose completely!

  4. Single-use plastic used to wrap food are amongst the worst contributors to the plastic crisis. Edible plastics that can also decompose when thrown away are the way to go. Check this article here on the benefits of edible food wrappers. https://sciencing.com/can-edible-food-wrappers-solve-the-plastic-crisis-13717334.html

  5. In the UK, you would need to change a law in favour of people rather than business — so not going to happen. “We are legally obliged to deliver all addressed mail, which includes mail that is addressed “To the Occupier” (or with any other generic recipient information), as well as mail that is personally addressed to you by name.”