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eppur_se_muova

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2. All fishing gear should be diodegradable, at least on the medium-to-long term.

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sat Nov 8, 2025, 10:03 PM

Nov 8

Too short a term would render possibly useless and dangerous. Go for the happy medium, not "forever plastics".

Unfortunately, biodegradable plastics are still undergoing development, and not ready for every application just yet.
https://www.kingsresearch.com/blog/10-players-biodegradable-plastics-market

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'Ghost Gear,' or Abandoned Fishing Equipment, Is Haunting the Oceans. Here's How Conservationists Are Fighting Back [View all] riversedge Nov 1 OP

need a 'lose it, get it' law. pansypoo53219 Nov 1 #1

All fishing gear should be diodegradable, at least on the medium-to-long term. eppur_se_muova Nov 8 #2