The plastic remains stable during normal use but breaks down when exposed to salt water. Researchers highlight its potential use in reducing waste from packaging and single-use plastics, and the innovation is being explored as a potential solution to ocean plastic pollution.

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The material is designed to decompose into substances that can be processed naturally, and the breakdown process avoids creating microplastics. The development addresses growing concerns about long-term environmental damage caused by plastic waste.