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Envirogal

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3. It's always the "trace" of remaining residue

Reply to Goonch (Reply #1)

Sat Nov 29, 2025, 10:13 AM

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These claims that the material “breaks down” is always
Suspect because a lot of this has a polymer residue. While it seems like nothing, yet in aggregate with widespread use over time, it’s huge.

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Plastic can be programmed to have a lifespan of days, months or years [View all] Judi Lynn Saturday OP

;-{) Yes But........ Goonch Saturday #1

It's always the "trace" of remaining residue Envirogal Saturday #3

Plus we have to deal with all the plastics we have already dumped into the environment. jls4561 Saturday #2