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Traditional plastic forks shed harmful microplastics. Plastic created from sugar is an alternative

Source Summary Published August 10, 2026 Brief Under 1 min brief

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At a Massachusetts lab, pebble-sized pellets are transformed into forks and films that won't leave persistent microplastics in the environment.

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