German inventor Hans von Pechmann’s invention done in the 19th century became the biggest problem of the following two centuries.
During one of the experiments, the scientist discovered some waxy mass on the bottom of the container, thus unconsciously inventing polyethylene. Over the years it has become the most widespread and used material. Polyethylene production has become a serious environmental disaster. It takes 250 years for its decay.
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