Japan Scientists Unleash Plastic That Vanishes in Seawater Within 24 Hours

Japan’s plastic scientists claim their latest invention can dissolve in seawater within 24 hours—a feat that’s set Google alight with "How does plastic dissolve in ocean?" and "Is biodegradable plastic real?" At a Tokyo lab, researchers demonstrated a water bottle vanishing faster than an umbrella in a typhoon, stumping fishermen and delighting environmentalists. "It’s like watching eco-magic," one onlooker said, their eyebrows arching higher than Mount Fuji.
While seagulls now eye Tokyo Bay’s plastic debris suspiciously, researchers revealed the polymer’s secret ingredient: an enzyme borrowed from deep-sea bacteria. Trending queries like "How fast can ocean plastic break down?" and "Is there plastic-eating bacteria?" skyrocket as confused crabs debate property rights over rapidly disappearing soda rings. Local beachcombers report finding only labels and dreams where bottles once lay.
In one controlled test, 47 plastic forks dissolved in seawater in under 8 hours—leaving only the unmistakable scent of kelp and a flock of disappointed magpies.