Elastic Memory Foam: Benefits & How It Works
- Hear's a breakdown of teh key facts from the provided text, suitable for a self-check:
- * Microplastics are harmful: The National Institute of Health has found microplastic particles cause meaningful damage to the human body.
Hear’s a breakdown of teh key facts from the provided text, suitable for a self-check:
* Microplastics are harmful: The National Institute of Health has found microplastic particles cause meaningful damage to the human body.
* New Recyclable Material: Researchers at Texas A&M and the University of Tulsa created “aromatic Thermosetting copolyester,” a strong, recyclable carbon-fiber plastic composite.
* Self-healing Properties: This new material can repair cracks with extreme heat, similar to human skin. It remains stable through multiple reshaping cycles.
* Plastic decomposition Time: A plastic straw can take 200 years to decompose (according to the World Wildlife Fund).
* Other Plastic Alternatives:
* University of Tokyo researchers created VPR, a stronger and partially biodegradable material.
* AIMPLAS scientists are working on enzyme injection to accelerate plastic degradation.
* Individual Action: Individuals can reduce plastic use by choosing plastic-free alternatives for everyday products.