Plastic bags are a common target for environmentalists. They can take up to 1000 years to decompose while contributing to your carbon footprint, and often end up floating around the air and landing in nearby lakes and ponds. But a high school student from Canada has discovered a way to break down plastic bags in mere months.
High School Student Breaking Down Plastic Bags
High School Student Breaking Down Plastic Bags
(via www.cutyourfootprint.com)
Submitted by footprint1117 on Wed, 2008-07-02 16:32. | Tags: nature | technology | carbon footprint | global warming | landfill | plastic bags