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Transparent Wood? Scientists Invent Biodegradable Material That Could Replace Plastics (thedebrief.org)

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[–] Mallspice@lemm.ee 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

I think grease is the better example. Interesting. Is it actually feasible to phase out crude oil?

[–] MonkderVierte@lemmy.ml 1 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Yeah, bad example, i rewrote my answer.

And yeah, i think so. Problem currently is, that alternatives are more expensive. That could be solved with oil production and export being appropriately taxed to the damages it causes.