Yes a whole new sphere of research. Indeed some bacteria have been found
only to exist on certain substances already, so nature finds a niche, and
exploits it.
Brian

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"Ian Jackson" wrote in message
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In message , "Brian Gaff (Sofa)"
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With talk of pollution and microplastic, I see paint degenerate
particularly
outside, surly much of it is in microscopic flakes and this has been going
on for years.
Brian

Actually, where do many things go? Rocks become stones, which become
pebbles, which become sand, which becomes microscopic sandy dust and the
inorganic component of soil. How does this differ from the harmful
microscopic grains of degenerated plastic - and, presumably, paint?
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Ian