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Plant-based hydrogel may slash the lifespan of diapers and tampons from centuries to months

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Disposable sanitary products can take 500 years to decompose, but a research team at the University of Waterloo is on a mission to cut down that time.

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Plant-based hydrogel may slash the lifespan of diapers and tampons from centuries to months

Disposable sanitary products can take 500 years to decompose, but a research team at the University of Waterloo is on a mission to cut down that time.

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CBC News broke the news in Canada on Sunday, January 25, 2026.
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