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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