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@boem@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 years ago

The living things that feast on plastic

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The living things that feast on plastic

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@boem@lemmy.world to Technology@lemmy.worldEnglish • 2 years ago
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    Scientists are scouring garbage sites around the world for bacteria, fungi and even insects that harbor enzymes that could be harnessed for breaking down various polymers. It’s early days, but if the efforts can be efficiently scaled-up, such biological recycling could put a dent in the plastic waste problem.

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      • @waz@lemmy.world
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        Hospitals would be in trouble. We leverage plastic a lot for disposable sterile packaging and equipment.

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        But fear not, the Swat Kats are on their way to save the day!

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        Why wouldn’t we want it to dissolve the microplastics in our blood?

        The amoeba eats the plastic, then our immune system eats the amoeba.

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