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[-] deegeese@sopuli.xyz 32 points 2 months ago

Isn’t all latex biodegradable? It’s cured tree sap.

[-] oftheair@lemmy.blahaj.zone 57 points 2 months ago

Yes, however, it's the other chemicals they mix it with that make it not biodegradable. Thankfully there are some companies not using those chemicals now which is lovely.

Also, for those who are allergic to latex, unfortunatley the only option is polyurethene which is plastic, and as such not at all biodegradable.

[-] BarrelAgedBoredom@lemm.ee 20 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Nitrile is an option as well. They don't contain the protein that triggers allergic reactions

[-] oftheair@lemmy.blahaj.zone 1 points 1 month ago

We didn't find anything about Nirtrile and protection. Could you clarify?

[-] forrgott@lemm.ee 10 points 2 months ago

That's...not how chemistry works.

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