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Enzymes could unlock biological recycling of difficult plastic waste
Researchers report that specially adapted enzymes could enable biological recycling of plastics that are currently difficult to process, such as mixed or contaminated plastic waste. By breaking polymers down into their chemical building blocks, the approach could allow plastics to be reused rather than landfilled or burned. The finding is drawing attention as a potential advance in tackling plastic pollution and building a circular plastics economy.
Why now: Growing public and scientific interest in new solutions for plastic pollution and sustainable recycling
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