While the use of recycled plastics is normally considered a noble endeavor, a new study says it's time to think twice. In an analysis of the material from more than 10 different countries, hundreds of potentially harmful chemicals were uncovered.

Because of the range of compounds found, the researchers say that they believe recycled plastics are unfit for most uses and that they don’t contribute to a circular material lifecycle.

    • Sloan the Serval
      2•8 months ago

      You can make it from milk. PLA is polylactic acid, which is the polymerized form of lactic acid, which is in turn the product of the bacterial decomposition of lactose.

        • Sloan the Serval
          1•8 months ago

          It can be, but that’s not an easy place to get it from.

          • @CADmonkey@lemmy.world
            2•8 months ago

            Right, I jiat remember reading that the “burning” feeling when exerting myself is from lactic acid. It would be silly to try and get enough of it from, say, making a cow work out.