Microplastics are a massive problem. Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a biodegradable thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) “living plastic” that can help reduce the plastic industry’s environmental footprint. 🌎 This durable bioplastic, used in products like footwear and memory foam, contains bacterial spores that break down the material when exposed to compost nutrients. ♻️ 🔗 in bio to learn more about this important research by nanoengineering postdoc Han Sol Kim. ID: Clips of postdoc Han Sol Kim working in a lab developing and testing bioplastic. Clips of the composting of the plastic over time. Videos of shoes and a mobile phone case as examples of how this bioplastic can be used. 📹: uofcalifornia #BiodegradablePlastic #LivingMaterials #Sustainable #Bioplastic #EcoFriendly