Researchers develop Eco-friendly biodegradable flip-flops

 Researchers develop Eco-friendly biodegradable flip-flops

Researchers develop Eco-friendly biodegradable flip-flops

Researchers at the University of California San Diego have developed flip flops made from algae-based, polyurethane materials to help fight plastic pollution around the world.

The team, which works at the California Center for Algae Biotechnology, used chemistry and biology to turn algae into renewable polymers that can be used to create a wide range of biodegradable products.

The petroleum polymers used in the creation of flip flops are essential to the durability and comfort of the famous footwear, but they are a huge contributor to the plastic pollution crisis. The material takes a long time to break down once it has served its purpose, polluting the environment for years to come. Aiming to tackle this problem, a team at the University of California San Diego has developed algae-based flip flops that are completely biodegradable.

The pair of algae-based flip flops is claimed to make the grade for commercial footwear but degrade in the environment in just 16 weeks. This new invention has come to fruition with a new type of polyurethane foam made from algae oil and years of experimentation, while the tea, continually tweaked the combination of natural and synthetic materials.

 


"We need to change our habits and take on the personal responsibility to use less plastic in our lives," he said. "But plastic is very useful material all around us, so we need to get to the point where when someone's buying a product, they insist it's biodegradable."


This invention has not only opened the door to eco-friendly flip flops but has also paved the way for a new kind of plastic product, which is entirely recyclable.

 

 

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