Thank you for this interesting article, which delivers optimism. There is only one little snag. If I am not mistaken the problem with plastics like PVC is not the material itself but the plasticisers and added compounds like flame retardants, which are problematic for our future health. Those compounds are the reason why aged water kettles literally break at some point. Any ideas about phthalat degradation?
So far I have not found anything to address that problem. Those 'forever chemicals' are pervasive. But Mother Nature usually takes advantage of new sources of food and energy, so watch for some lifeform to evolve that finds them edible.
Thank you for this interesting article, which delivers optimism. There is only one little snag. If I am not mistaken the problem with plastics like PVC is not the material itself but the plasticisers and added compounds like flame retardants, which are problematic for our future health. Those compounds are the reason why aged water kettles literally break at some point. Any ideas about phthalat degradation?
Philipp,
So far I have not found anything to address that problem. Those 'forever chemicals' are pervasive. But Mother Nature usually takes advantage of new sources of food and energy, so watch for some lifeform to evolve that finds them edible.
- Laura