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Title What to do with the plastic that floods the planet? Science has an answer Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet El Financiero Media type Web Country/Territory Mexico Date 6/07/21 Description John McGeehan is quoted on why using enzymes in recycling is a potentially greener, less energy-demanding approach that can also hit plastics mixed with waste URL https://www.elfinanciero.com.mx/ciencia/2021/07/06/que-hacer-con-el-plastico-que-inunda-el-planeta-la-ciencia-tiene-una-respuesta/ Persons John McGeehan Title Could Plastic-Eating Microbes Take a Bite Out of the Recycling Problem? Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Scrap Monster Media type Web Country/Territory Canada Date 6/07/21 Description Some scientists have already found bacteria that wield enzymes able to break down a common plastic used to make water bottles and clothing. URL https://www.scrapmonster.com/news/could-plasticeating-microbes-take-a-bite-out-of-the-recycling-problem/1/80029 Persons John McGeehan Title BBC Radio Berkshire Degree of recognition Regional Media name/outlet BBC Radio Berkshire Media type Radio Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 16/06/21 Description Discussion of John McGeehan's work developing a plastic eating enzyme Producer/Author BBC URL tiny.cc/96b2uz Persons John McGeehan Title Plastic converted to vanilla flavor. The scientists' discovery will help with recycling Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Onet Media type Web Country/Territory Poland Date 16/06/21 Description Scientists from Portsmouth managed to create a super enzyme that could revolutionize the breakdown of plastics . Scientists compare their invention to "two Pac-Man connected with a string", the combined enzymes (PETase and MHETase) are expected to break down plastic up to six times faster than PETase acting alone. Bacteria can be another helper in the fight against waste recycling. URL https://www.onet.pl/styl-zycia/noizz/plastik-przerobiony-na-aromat-wanilii-odkrycie-naukowcow-pomoze-w-recyklingu/tw4cr0b,3796b4dc Persons John McGeehan Title New Hope for Recycling Plastic Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Readers Digest Media type Web Country/Territory India Date 7/04/21 Description Eight billion tonnes of plastic have polluted the world’s land and oceans since the 1950s. But scientists are finally developing new ways of halting the damage. A team at the University of Portsmouth in the UK is working with a ‘super-enzyme’ derived from bacteria that can digest polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the material used in plastic bottles, opening up the possibility of fully recycling the plastic. Producer/Author Ishani Nandi and James Hadley URL https://www.readersdigest.in/true-stories/story-good-news-a-rice-atm-for-needy-folk-new-hope-for-recycling-plastic-and-little-homes-for-indias-strays-127147?utm_source=rss Persons John McGeehan Title The "Super Enzyme" That Eats Plastic Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Surfer Rule Media type Web Country/Territory Spain Date 18/01/21 Description Scientists developed a "super enzyme" that is capable of devouring plastic waste six times faster. This cocktail is a hope in the face of the immense problem of plastics and microplastics invading every corner of our natural ecosystems, especially our oceans URL https://www.surferrule.com/super-enzima-que-come-plastico/ Persons John McGeehan Title They develop a 'cocktail' of enzymes capable of devouring PET quickly Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet TresPm.mx Media type Web Country/Territory Mexico Date 8/01/21 Description A project is underway by the same scientists who redesigned the PETase enzyme, which feeds on plastic, and have now created a super enzyme capable of digesting plastic up to six times faster. URL https://www.trespm.mx/eco/medio-ambiente/desarrollan-un-coctel-de-enzimas-capaz-de-devorar-el-pet-con-rapidez Persons John McGeehan Title New superenzyme consumes plastic bottles six times faster Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Andaia Fm Media type Web Country/Territory Brazil Date 1/12/20 Description A superenzyme that degrades plastic bottles six times faster was created by scientists and can be used for complete recycling in up to a year or two. URL https://www.anda.jor.br/2020/11/19/nova-superenzima-consome-garrafas-de-plastico-seis-vezes-mais-rapido/ Persons John McGeehan Title Pollution clogging up the oceans? Plastic-eating enzymes to the rescue Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet CalcalisTech Media type Web Country/Territory Israel Date 7/11/20 Description “We still have time to save the world,” says John McGeehan who discovered a super-enzyme capable of breaking down plastic waste at garbage dumps Producer/Author Roni Dori URL https://www.calcalistech.com/ctech/articles/0,7340,L-3869090,00.html Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists have synthesized a new "super enzyme" capable of degrading plastic 6 times Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Tin247 Media type Web Country/Territory Vietnam Date 6/11/20 Description This super enzyme breaks down plastics six times faster than previously discovered enzymes, and is expected to be used in the plastic recycling industry in the next year or two. URL https://www.tin247.com/cac-nha-khoa-hoc-da-tong-hop-duoc-mot-loai-sieu-enzym-moi-co-kha-nang-phan-huy-nhua-gap-6-lan-4-27856723.html Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists have synthesized a new type of 'super enzyme' that can break down plastic 6 times more Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Soha Media type Web Country/Territory Vietnam Date 6/11/20 Description scientists have synthesized a new "super enzyme" and is expected to solve the problem of plastic waste. This super enzyme breaks down plastic plastics 6 times faster than previously discovered enzymes, and is expected to be used in the plastic recycling industry in the next year or two. Producer/Author Duc Khuong URL https://soha.vn/cac-nha-khoa-hoc-da-tong-hop-duoc-mot-loai-sieu-enzym-moi-co-kha-nang-phan-huy-nhua-gap-6-lan-20201106205010162.htm Persons John McGeehan Title Nanoparticles Imitate Nature to Tackle Plastic Pollutants Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet AZoNano Media type Web Country/Territory Australia Date 5/11/20 Description New research suggests a revolutionary new way to tackle the planet’s growing plastic problem. A new nanoparticle catalyst that mimics natural processes could ‘down-cycle’ plastics for re-use. Producer/Author Robert Lea URL https://www.azonano.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=5587 Persons John McGeehan Title New superenzyme consumes plastic bottles six times faster Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet ANDA.jor.br Media type Web Country/Territory Brazil Date 19/10/20 Description A superenzyme that degrades plastic bottles six times faster was created by scientists and can be used for complete recycling in up to a year or two Producer/Author Christian Limberger URL https://www.anda.jor.br/2020/10/19/nova-superenzima-consome-garrafas-de-plastico-seis-vezes-mais-rapido/ Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists are inventing superenzymes that break down plastics Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Dagbladet Ringkøbing-Skjern Media type Web Country/Territory Denmark Date 19/10/20 Description By combining two different enzymes from bacteria, researchers have found a way to turn old plastic into new plastic. It can be an important part of the solution to the climate and plastic crisis. Producer/Author Thomas Gringer Jakobsen URL https://dbrs.dk/artikel/forskere-opfinder-superenzym-der-nedbryder-plastik Persons John McGeehan Title New enzyme ‘cocktail’ can break plastic down within hours Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Yahoo! Media type Web Country/Territory Canada Date 17/10/20 Description A group of University of Portsmouth researchers, who previously re-engineered a plastic-eating enzyme, PETase, have now merged PETase with the newly discovered MHETase, in order to speed up the breakdown process Producer/Author Nathan Howes URL https://ca.news.yahoo.com/enzyme-cocktail-break-plastic-down-170100142.html Persons John McGeehan Title Prospects of treating plastic waste with new enzymes Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Tin247.com Media type Web Country/Territory Vietnam Date 13/10/20 Description Scientists have redesigned a plastic-eating enzyme called PETase to create an enzyme cocktail that processes plastic six times faster than normal. URL https://www.tin247.com/trien-vong-xu-ly-rac-thai-nhua-bang-loai-enzyme-moi-12-27731832.html Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists recreate a “super-enzyme” capable of degrading plastic 6 times faster Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Razões para Acreditar Media type Web Country/Territory Brazil Date 12/10/20 Description Scientists have recreated an enzyme that breaks down plastic bottles quickly. The super enzyme is able to “break” the plastic at room temperature Producer/Author Monique De Carvalho URL https://razoesparaacreditar.com/cientistas-super-enzima-garrafa-pet/ Persons John McGeehan Title 'Super-enzyme' speeds up breakdown of plastic, researchers say Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Star Tribune Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 8/10/20 Description A new cocktail of enzymes that speeds up the degradation of plastic offers a step forward in finding a new form of recycling that is faster, more affordable and works on a larger scale than current methods Producer/Author Isabella Kwai URL https://www.startribune.com/super-enzyme-speeds-up-breakdown-of-plastic-researchers-say/572684272/ Persons John McGeehan Title Share Radio Coverage Media name/outlet Share Radio Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 8/10/20 Description Radio coverage of John McGeehan's research and engineering a new enzyme cocktail which breaks down PET plastic faster than his 2018 discovery of the single enzyme, PETase URL tiny.cc/h2czsz Persons John McGeehan Title Plastics news: No more single-use plastics, “super enzymes” and more Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Canadian Geographic Online Media type Web Country/Territory Canada Date 8/10/20 Description An international team of scientists have developed a “super enzyme” which would break plastics down into their original “building blocks” to be recycled again and again. Producer/Author Angelica Haggert URL https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/plastics-news-no-more-single-use-plastics-super-enzymes-and-more Persons John McGeehan Title New super-enzyme eats plastic bottles six times faster Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Impact Lab Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 8/10/20 Description A super-enzyme that degrades plastic bottles six times faster than before has been created by scientists and could be used for recycling within a year or two URL www.impactlab.net/2020/10/08/new-super-enzyme-eats-plastic-bottles-six-times-faster/ Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists create 'super enzyme' that eats plastic bottles six times faster Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Signs of the Times Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 29/09/20 Description Scientists have created a new "super enzyme" that can break down plastic up to six times faster than their previous enzyme. Producer/Author Jack Guy URL https://www.sott.net/article/442547-Scientists-create-super-enzyme-that-eats-plastic-bottles-six-times-faster Persons John McGeehan Title University of Portsmouth Gets Fund for Plastics Recycling Research Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet SpecialChem Media type Web Country/Territory France Date 18/08/20 Description Coverage of the 2018 study led by Professor John McGeehan which found an enzyme which digest PET plastics. URL https://polymer-additives.specialchem.com/news/industry-news/university-gets-fund-for-plastics-recycling-research-000222414 Persons John McGeehan Title BPF to host webinar on chemical recycling Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Medical Plastic News Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 15/06/20 Description Coverage promoting John McGeehan's presentation at a seminar on his research into plastic eating enzymes URL https://www.medicalplasticsnews.com/news/bpf-to-host-webinar-on-chemical-recycling/ Persons John McGeehan Title Microbial Degradation of Plastic Waste and the PETase Enzyme Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet AZO Materials Media type Web Country/Territory Australia Date 19/05/20 Description Coverage of new research on plastic-eating enzymes, which include quotes from John McGeehan Producer/Author Priyom Bose URL https://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=19280 Persons John McGeehan Title New species of bacteria can digest plastic in a few hours Media name/outlet Daily News Media type Web Country/Territory Thailand Date 22/04/20 Description Coverage of research on plastic-eating enzymes, which include quotes from John McGeehan. URL https://www.dailynews.co.th/article/770194 Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists create mutant enzyme that recycles plastic bottles in just hours Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet indy100 Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 17/04/20 Description Continuing coverage of new research on plastic-eating enzymes, which include quotes from Professor John McGeehan Producer/Author Sanjana Varghese URL https://www.indy100.com/article/mutant-enzyme-recycle-plastic-bottles-environment-9471166 Persons John McGeehan Title This mutant enzyme recycles plastic in hours Media name/outlet Wake Up To The Truth Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 15/04/20 Description Coverage of new research on plastic-eating enzymes, which include quotes from John McGeehan Producer/Author Michael d’Estries URL https://jonsnewplace.wordpress.com/2020/04/15/this-mutant-enzyme-recycles-plastic-in-hours/ Persons John McGeehan Title New enzyme recovers pet plastic in a few hours Media name/outlet ETC.se Media type Web Country/Territory Sweden Date 15/04/20 Description Article on a newly discovered bacterial enzyme that can break down pet bottles in a few hours, featuring research by John McGeehan URL https://www.etc.se/klimat/nytt-enzym-atervinner-pet-plast-pa-nagra-timmar Persons John McGeehan Title PET recycling: modified enzyme breaks down plastic bottles in record time Media name/outlet Klamm.de Media type Web Country/Territory Germany Date 14/04/20 Description Continuing coverage of new research on plastic-eating enzymes, which include quotes from John McGeehan URL https://www.klamm.de/news/pet-recycling-modifiziertes-enzym-zersetzt-plastikflaschen-in-rekordzeit-45N1181014.html Persons John McGeehan Title Mutant Enzyme Can Break Down Plastic In A Matter Of Hours Media name/outlet The Die Line Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 13/04/20 Description Article on plastic-eating enzymes, which include quotes from John McGeehan on his research Producer/Author Bill McCool URL https://thedieline.com/blog/2020/4/11/mutant-enzyme-can-break-down-plastic-in-a-matter-of-hours Persons John McGeehan Title Mutant Enzyme Can Break Down Plastic In A Matter Of Hours Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet The Dieline Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 13/04/20 Description Continuing coverage of new research on plastic-eating enzymes, which include quotes from John McGeehan Producer/Author Bill McCool URL https://thedieline.com/blog/2020/4/11/mutant-enzyme-can-break-down-plastic-in-a-matter-of-hours? Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists create the mutant enzyme that "eats" nearly a ton of plastic bottles in just a few hours Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Thoi Bao Media type Web Country/Territory Vietnam Date 13/04/20 Description Scientists have successfully created a special mutant enzyme capable of degrading plastic URL https://thoibaotoday.info/paper/cac-nha-khoa-hoc-tao-ra-loai-enzyme-dot-bien-an-gan-xong-1-tan-chai-nhua-chi-sau-vai-gio-4563168 Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists create enzymes capable of recycling plastic bottles in a matter of hours Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet MSN Spain Media type Web Country/Territory Spain Date 13/04/20 Description Scientists have recently discovered an enzyme capable of breaking down plastic bottles in a few hours. Their goal is to find a new, efficient way to recycle this material that is a worldwide problem URL https://www.msn.com/es-es/salud/nutricion/cient%C3%ADficos-crean-enzimas-capaces-de-reciclar-botellas-de-pl%C3%A1stico-en-cuesti%C3%B3n-de-horas/ar-BB12yX1Z?li=BBS36iA&srcref=rss Persons John McGeehan Title New technology in recycling Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Mili Gazete Media type Web Country/Territory Turkey Date 13/04/20 Description Researchers have reported that they have designed an enzyme that can recycle 90% of the same plastic in an intact form. The researchers want to grow the technology next year and continue to work to open a facility URL https://www.milligazete.com.tr/haber/4154702/geri-donusumde-yeni-teknoloji Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists create the mutant enzyme that 'eats' almost a ton of plastic bottles in just a few hours Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet NetNews.vn Media type Web Country/Territory Vietnam Date 13/04/20 Description The new breakthrough was commended by many leading experts. It is expected that the technology will soon join the plastic bottle production line in the next few years URL netnews.vn/Cac-nha-khoa-hoc-tao-ra-loai-enzyme-dot-bien-an-gan-xong-1-tan-chai-nhua-chi-sau-vai-gio-the-gioi-1488-1800-2273797.html Persons John McGeehan Title An enzyme allows the decomposition rate of plastic to reach 90% within 10 hours and is also very cheap Media name/outlet ChinaGuideChem.com Media type Web Country/Territory China Date 12/04/20 Description Coverage of new research on plastic-eating enzymes, which include quotes from John McGeehan Producer/Author Evelyn Zhang URL https://t.qianzhan.com/caijing/detail/200410-92c3e7eb.html Persons John McGeehan Title An enzyme makes the plastic decomposition rate reach 90% within 10 hours and it is also very cheap Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet ChinaGuideChem.com Media type Web Country/Territory China Date 12/04/20 Description Researchers have designed an enzyme that can effectively decompose one of the most common forms of plastic-polyethylene terephthalate (PET) Producer/Author Evelyn Zhang URL https://t.qianzhan.com/caijing/detail/200410-92c3e7eb.html Persons John McGeehan Title Mutant enzyme could break down plastic bottles for recycling in hours, scientists say Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Sootoday.com Media type Web Country/Territory Canada Date 12/04/20 Description Scientists say they’ve “engineered” a mutant bacterial enzyme that can easily break down plastic bottles for recycling in a matter of hours URL https://www.sootoday.com/global-news/mutant-enzyme-could-break-down-plastic-bottles-for-recycling-in-hours-scientists-say-2248268 Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists create mutant enzyme that recycles plastic bottles in a few hours Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Espaço Ecologico No Ar Media type Web Country/Territory Brazil Date 12/04/20 Description A mutant bacterial enzyme capable of breaking plastic bottles for recycling in a few hours was created by scientists URL https://espacoecologiconoar.com.br/cientistas-criam-enzima-mutante-que-recicla-garrafas-de-plastico-em-algumas-horas/ Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists discover a new enzyme that breaks down plastic bottles Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Hero Magazine Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 12/04/20 Description Originally discovered in a compost heap of leaves, the newly created enzyme is generating international attention not least because it doesn’t deteriorate the quality of the plastic it recycles Producer/Author Finn Blythe URL https://hero-magazine.com/article/170175/new-enzyme-breaks-down-plastic-bottles/ Persons John McGeehan Title Thanks To This Mutant Enzyme, We Might Be Able To Recycle Plastic At A Much Greater Efficiency Media name/outlet Neatorama Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 10/04/20 Description Article on research which has engineered an enzyme that can convert 90% of plastic back to its pristine starting materials, featuring quites from John McGeehan URL https://www.neatorama.com/2020/04/10/Thanks-To-This-Mutant-Enzyme-We-Might-Be-Able-To-Recycle-Plastic-At-A-Much-Greater-Efficiency/ Persons John McGeehan Title Recycle plastic bottles in a few hours thanks to mutant enzymes Media name/outlet vietgiaitri.com Media type Web Country/Territory Vietnam Date 10/04/20 Description Article on a mutant enzyme can break down plastic bottles in a short time to recycle into a new high quality plastic. Includes quotes from John McGeehan whose research this is based on URL https://vietgiaitri.com/tai-che-chai-nhua-trong-vai-gio-nho-enzyme-dot-bien-20200410i4834614/ Persons John McGeehan Title Thanks To This Mutant Enzyme, We Might Be Able To Recycle Plastic At A Much Greater Efficiency Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Neatorama Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 10/04/20 Description Researchers report they’ve engineered an enzyme that can convert 90% of that same plastic back to its pristine starting materials. Work is underway to scale up the technology and open a demonstration plant next year URL https://www.neatorama.com/2020/04/10/Thanks-To-This-Mutant-Enzyme-We-Might-Be-Able-To-Recycle-Plastic-At-A-Much-Greater-Efficiency/ Persons John McGeehan Title Recycle plastic bottles in hours thanks to the mutant enzyme Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet tri-mag.de Media type Web Country/Territory Germany Date 10/04/20 Description A mutant enzyme can break down plastic bottles in a short time to recycle them into a new, high-quality plastic URL https://vietgiaitri.com/tai-che-chai-nhua-trong-vai-gio-nho-enzyme-dot-bien-20200410i4834614/ Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists discover enzyme which breaks down PET plastic ‘in hours’ Media name/outlet Foodbev Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 9/04/20 Description Scientists working for industrial chemistry firm Carbios have discovered an enzyme which can reportedly break down PET plastics for recycling into food-grade material in hours, rather than weeks. Article includes quotes from John McGeehan Producer/Author Martin White URL https://www.foodbev.com/news/scientists-discover-enzyme-which-breaks-down-pet-plastic-in-hours/ Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists mutated the bacterium to devour the plastic. In a few hours Media name/outlet Focus.Pl Media type Web Country/Territory Poland Date 9/04/20 Description Article on hitherto unknown enzymes of mutated bacteria can break down plastics into simple elements. Features quotes from John McGeehan Producer/Author Jan Sochaczewski URL https://www.focus.pl/artykul/naukowcy-zmutowali-bakterie-tak-by-jadla-plastik-w-kilka-godzin Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists create mutant enzyme that recycles plastic bottles in hours Media name/outlet Axis of Logic Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 9/04/20 Description Article on a mutant bacterial enzyme that breaks down plastic bottles for recycling in hours has been created by scientists including John McGeehan Producer/Author Damian Carrington URL axisoflogic.com/artman/publish/Article_87487.shtml Persons John McGeehan Title Create a molecule that quickly breaks down PET plastic waste and makes it easy to recycle Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet La Vanguardia Online Media type Web Country/Territory Spain Date 9/04/20 Description Article featuring John McGeehan's research into a laboratory-created enzyme which accelerates and improves waste treatment such as beverage bottles for material reuse Producer/Author Joaquim Elcacho URL https://www.lavanguardia.com/natural/20200409/48396701530/crean-molecula-enzima-degrada-residuos-plastico-pet-mejora-reciclaje.html Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists discover enzyme which breaks down PET plastic ‘in hours Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet FoodBev Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 9/04/20 Description Scientists have discovered an enzyme which can reportedly break down PET plastics for recycling into food-grade material in hours, rather than weeks. Producer/Author Martin White URL https://www.foodbev.com/news/scientists-discover-enzyme-which-breaks-down-pet-plastic-in-hours/ Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists have mutated the bacterium to eat the plastic. In a few hours Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Focus.pl Media type Web Country/Territory Poland Date 9/04/20 Description Hitherto unknown enzymes of mutant bacteria can break down plastics into simple pieces, which can then be used to make new high-quality bottles Producer/Author Jan Sochaczewski URL https://www.focus.pl/artykul/naukowcy-zmutowali-bakterie-tak-by-jadla-plastik-w-kilka-godzin Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists create mutant enzyme that recycles plastic bottles in hours Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Axis of Logic Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 9/04/20 Description A mutant bacterial enzyme that breaks down plastic bottles for recycling in hours has been created by scientists Producer/Author Damian Carrington URL axisoflogic.com/artman/publish/Article_87487.shtml Persons John McGeehan Title They create a molecule that quickly degrades PET plastic waste and facilitates its recycling Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet La Vanguardia Media type Web Country/Territory Spain Date 9/04/20 Description A laboratory-created enzyme speeds up and improves the treatment of waste such as beverage bottles for material reuse Producer/Author Joaquim Elcacho URL https://www.lavanguardia.com/natural/20200409/48396701530/crean-molecula-enzima-degrada-residuos-plastico-pet-mejora-reciclaje.html Persons John McGeehan Title Researchers create sensation in plastic recycling Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet BILD.de Media type Web Country/Territory Germany Date 9/04/20 Description Researchers have achieved a real breakthrough. They have created a mutated bacterial enzyme that breaks down plastic bottles in just a few hours URL https://www.bild.de/ratgeber/wissenschaft/ratgeber/hoffnung-fuer-die-weltmeere-forschern-gelingt-sensation-beim-plastik-recycling-69947964.bild.html Persons John McGeehan Title The modified enzyme works great with plastic bottles Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Kopalniawiedzy.pl Media type Web Country/Territory Poland Date 9/04/20 Description Only about 30% of the plastic used in the production of plastic bottles is recycled. Usually the result is a low-strength product. Now scientists have announced the creation of an enzyme that turns 90% of plastic into the starting material , making it possible to create a product with the same properties as before URL https://kopalniawiedzy.pl/PET-enzym-LLC-recykling-plastik-politereftalan-etylenu,31852 Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists Discover Plastic-Munching Microbe in Waste Site Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Smithsonian Magazine Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 31/03/20 Description Article featuring research from John McGeehan on a enzyme which can break down some of the toxic components of polyurethane plastic Producer/Author Katherine J. Wu URL https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/scientists-discover-plastic-munching-microbe-waste-site-180974544/ Persons John McGeehan Title Discovered a bacterium that feeds on toxic plastic Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet Internazionale.it Media type Web Country/Territory Italy Date 31/03/20 Description Article about a bacterium which feeds on toxic plastic, using it as a fuel, featuring research from John McGeehan Producer/Author Damian Carrington URL https://www.internazionale.it/notizie/damian-carrington/2020/03/31/batterio-plastica-tossica Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists find bug that feasts on toxic plastic Media name/outlet Environment and Development Magazine Media type Web Country/Territory Lebanon Date 31/03/20 Description Article featuring John McGeehan's research which created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles URL www.afedmag.com/english/NewsDetails.aspx?id=27308 Persons John McGeehan Title Researchers Discover A Bacteria That Eats Polyurethane. Is That A Big Deal? Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet CleanTech Media type Web Country/Territory United States Date 29/03/20 Description John McGeehan, director of the Center for Enzyme Innovation at the University of Portsmouth, England, praised new work from researchers at the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research-UFZ in Leipzig, Germany who say they have discovered a bacteria that feeds on polyurethane Producer/Author Steve Hanley URL https://cleantechnica.com/2020/03/29/researchers-discover-a-bacteria-that-eats-polyurethane-is-that-a-big-deal/ Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists find bug that feasts on toxic plastic Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet The Guardian Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 27/03/20 Description Research by John McGeehan, who had created a mutant enzyme that breaks down plastic drinks bottles, which are made of PET, was referenced in The Guardian Producer/Author Damian Carrington URL https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/mar/27/scientists-find-bug-that-feasts-on-toxic-plastic Persons John McGeehan
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Title Could Plastic-Eating Microbes Take a Bite Out of the Recycling Problem?...... Read more at: https://www.scrapmonster.com/news/could-plasticeating-microbes-take-a-bite-out-of-the-recycling-problem/1/80029 Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet El Zocalo Media type Web Country/Territory Mexico Date 6/07/21 Description John McGeehan is quoted on why using enzymes in recycling is a potentially greener, less energy-demanding approach that can also hit plastics mixed with waste URL https://www.zocalo.com.mx/cientifico-de-indonesia-podria-tener-posible-solucion-ante-basura-de-plastico-que-ya-es-un-problema/ Persons John McGeehan Title Good news! Enzyme cocktail can break down plastic waste six times faster Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Watson Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 6/10/20 Description Researchers succeeded in elucidating the three-dimensional structure of the PETase enzyme and doubling its efficiency. They were able to smuggle it into a diatom that could be used to break down microplastics in the ocean URL https://www.watson.ch/wissen/umwelt/251187969-enzym-cocktail-kann-plastikmuell-sechsmal-schneller-abbauen Persons John McGeehan Title Bacteria: The miracle microbes that could fix planet Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet BBC Science Focus Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 2/09/20 Description Ccoverage of Professor John McGeehan's research from 2018, which engineered a version of the I. sakaiensis PETase enzyme that was almost 20 per cent more efficient at breaking down plastic and how they are now trying to discover and engineer other bacterial enzymes that work efficiently enough for commercial use on a range of polluting plastics. Producer/Author Colin Barras URL https://www.sciencefocus.com/science/bacteria-the-miracle-microbes-that-could-fix-planet/ Persons John McGeehan Title LBC Interview Degree of recognition National Media name/outlet LBC Radio Media type Radio Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 30/04/20 Description John McGeehan was invited to talk on LBC about his work on engineering a plastic-eating enzyme as part of UoP's Revolution Plastics group Producer/Author LBC URL tiny.cc/889krz Persons John McGeehan Title Could bacteria help beat the world’s plastic problem? Stories at a distance Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet YouTube Media type Web Country/Territory United Kingdom Date 17/04/20 Description Some bacteria have evolved to 'eat' some kinds of plastic, using chemicals called enzymes. John McGeehan, Director of the new Centre for Enzyme Innovation, talks about his team's BBSRC-funded research on using these enzymes to make recycling easier URL https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-vNfgTXCig&feature=emb_title Persons John McGeehan Title Scientists create mutant enzyme that recycles plastic bottles in a few hours Degree of recognition International Media name/outlet Green Savers Media type Web Country/Territory Portugal Date 9/04/20 Description The enzyme that was discovered in a compound of leaves, reduced the plastic bottles into small chemical building blocks that were used to make new high quality bottles, contrary to the existing recycling technologies that produce lower quality plastic, being, as a rule , used for clothes and carpets. URL https://greensavers.sapo.pt/cientistas-criam-enzima-mutante-que-recicla-garrafas-de-plastico-em-poucas-horas/ Persons John McGeehan