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Traditional
plastics are the children of oil; they are derived from the photochemical
process. Since their inception, synthetic plastics have left an indelible mark
on society. According to the U.S. National Park Service, however, plastic
bottles can take up to 450 years to fully decompose. While they do eventually degrade,
they are not considered truly biodegradable. Instead, they accumulate in
landfills and oceans, killing wildlife and polluting our environment.
