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Scientists Thrilled After Discovering Marine Fungus that Can Eat Plastic: 'Much Faster'
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Scientists thrilled after discovering marine fungus that can eat plastic: 'Much faster'
A marine fungus discovered by scientists can break down polypropylene plastic much quicker than any solution seen before, giving us a new weapon against our growing waste problem. As Reuters reported and Yahoo shared, scientists at the University of Sydney found this ocean-dwelling fungus during research led by Professor Ali Abbas. The fungus produces natural enzymes that attack polypropylene (PP5), a common plastic used in food packaging, bott…
Plastic-eating fungi could help clean up oceans, say scientists | - The Times of India - Daily news Update
A surprising discovery by German researchers has identified fungi capable of breaking down synthetic plastics, potentially offering a natural solution to one of the planet’s biggest environmental threats. These plastic-eating fungi, found in freshwater habitats, can survive by feeding solely on certain types of plastic. […]
Are marine fungi a new weapon in the fight against the climate crisis? Scientists in Hawaii have a seemingly unusual solution to combat the plastic crisis. They are training a species of marine fungus to develop an appetite for ocean plastic. And as early results show, the researchers have good reason to be optimistic.
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