The Plastic-Degrading Power of Microbes
In our world, plastic is omnipresent and its pollution of the environment is a severe problem. Researchers from the Swiss Federal Institute WSL may now have found another way to tackle the plastic problem: They have discovered microorganisms that can degrade plastic, even at low temperatures! This discovery could help lower the cost and environmental impact of the plastics recycling process. A possible game-changer for recycling!