I have no idea how widespread this may be, but it is definitely one for the “Signs of the Apocalypse” files.

Apparently eating three bowls of this synthetic rice which is a mixture of potatoes, sweet potatoes and plastic, provides an equivalent to a whole plastic bag’s mass in plastic.  Yum.

One can only assume this is pending imminent FDA approval as a pre-cooked instant microwavable product for American supermarkets.  =)