• lurch (he/him)@sh.itjust.works
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    5 months ago

    it may be helpful in some cases, but often plastic is so successful because it’s not biodegradable. if insects, bacteria and fungi have a hard time eating through it, it’s a container that can protect the contents from them. it’s difficult to replace withpout losing that ability, especially when it is preferred to be transparent (as in see-through) as well