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		butlike 3 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I Tried to Buy an Actual Barrel of Crude Oil (2015... Could petrol break down the plastic?

reaperman 3 months ago [–]

Yes, crude oil / gasoline / diesel will break down polyethylene grocery bags.

sgt 3 months ago | [–]

Great, biodegradable bags. You could charge more.

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