When a microbe was found munching on a plastic bottle in a rubbish dump, it promised a recycling revolution. Now scientists are attempting to turbocharge those powers in a bid to solve our waste crisis. But will it work?

  • guyrocket@kbin.social
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    1 year ago

    I agree. However, the most important reason to reduce plastics is because of the health effects of microplastics. Waste is probably the second priority in my mind.

    • cmbabul@lemmy.world
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      1 year ago

      I would say because the vast majority of plastics are made from fossil fuels and contribute to global warming, microplastics are bad too though