Large volumes of plastic waste generated aboard ships must be stored onboard, often for prolonged periods until they make port. In the future, a new type of environmentally friendly plastic that degrades in seawater may make it safe and practical to toss plastic waste overboard, freeing up valuable storage space, according to scientists.

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