New protein-based system streamlines enzyme reuse for plastic recycling

New protein-based system streamlines enzyme reuse for plastic recycling

Enzymatic recycling has gained traction in recent years as a greener alternative to traditional plastic recycling techniques, which often rely on energy-intensive mechanical or chemical processes. Enzymes can selectively break down polymers like PET—commonly found in bottles and food packaging—into their basic building blocks.

Breakthrough in Enzymatic Plastic Recycling Cuts Costs and Emissions

A team of international scientists has unveiled a breakthrough recycling process that could dramatically reduce the financial and environmental toll of PET plastic, the most common material in bottles and food containers, potentially transforming how the world handles its plastic waste.