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Ocean Bacteria That Eat Oil May Help Recycle Plastics
Original: Ocean Bacteria That Eat Oil May Also Help Recycle the World’s Plastics
Scientists report that marine bacteria capable of breaking down oil hydrocarbons may also hold potential for degrading plastic waste. The finding suggests these microorganisms, already known for responding to oil spills, could be harnessed to tackle the growing problem of plastic pollution in the oceans and possibly support new recycling methods.
Why now: Interest in natural solutions to plastic pollution is high, and a microbe that could address both oil spills and plastics is striking.
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Evidence
- Ocean Bacteria That Eat Oil May Also Help Recycle the World’s Plastics · Bioengineer.org
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