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Re:On Geofoam by MisterTea on Thursday July 29, 2021 @10:23AM (#27996906)
> It can’t sequester carbon if it also biodegrades.

How does biodegrading release carbon?

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Re:On Geofoam by cmrdporcupine on Thursday July 29, 2021 @10:26AM (#27996933)
Natural biodegradation usually releases at least part of the carbon via CO2.
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