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Re:60% of home compostable plastic doesn’t fully break down,... by pfdietz on Friday November 04, 2022 @11:52PM (#33477746)
I find the trace minerals claim dubious. Trace minerals are easily obtained from diet; the drinking water shouldn't make any difference.

I have heard of a case of a well drilled through unfortunate mineralization and yielding water with so much arsenic the home's residents developed symptoms.

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Re:60% of home compostable plastic doesn’t fully break down,... by lettergram on Saturday November 05, 2022 @12:08AM (#33477847)
Yeah, I don’t really see much support that it’s an issue. The trace minerals likely have very little impact and if you eat food you’ll have plenty.

You can also get drops to add minerals, add a very tiny pinch of Himalayan salt, add a remineralizing filter, etc

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