Sensation: Mother Nature has organisms that break down plastic. This is shown by a recent study from Switzerland.
Newly discovered bacteria and fungi from the Swiss Alps can digest plastic at low temperatures, according to a recent study from Switzerland. “Scientists have studied and used these capabilities to develop plastic-eating bacteria that hold enormous potential for environmental protection,” explains Tara Shirvani. The Viennese researcher works in Oxford and is familiar with this field, synthetic biology.
This advance is a huge milestone in the fight against plastic pollution. “The superenzyme of these bacteria allows for more complete recycling of plastics and has the potential to significantly reduce the amount of new plastic we produce,” says the scientist. An advantage of this technology: it works at low temperatures and is therefore energy-efficient and climate-friendly.
Source: Krone
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