The plastic eaters

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Evidence that some microbes have evolved the ability to metabolise plastic waste has raised hopes they could help clear up our oceans and landfill sites. James Romero explores the difficult realities of this approach.

Period1 Jun 2023

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  • TitleThe plastic eaters
    Media name/outletThe Biologist
    Media typePrint
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date1/06/23
    DescriptionEvidence that some microbes have evolved the ability to metabolise plastic waste has raised hopes they could help clear up our oceans and landfill sites. James Romero explores the difficult realities of this approach.
    Producer/AuthorJames Romero
    URLhttps://www.rsb.org.uk/biologist-features/the-plastic-eaters
    PersonsBruce Lichtenstein
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