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This Plastic-Eating Enzyme Can End Plastic Pollution Crisis

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The breakthrough, spurred by the discovery of plastic-eating bugs at a Japanese dump, could help solve the global plastic pollution crisis A mutant enzyme that can eat plastic indicates a way to recycle clear plastic bottles back into clear plastic bottles. This post from The Guardian highlights how this may help fight plastic pollution. Scientists have created a mutant ... Continue Reading

Is Your Kitchen Plastic-Free? 10 Brilliant Alternatives

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Keep your family and the planet in good health with these plastic-free bags, boxes, and wrappers. This post from Epicurious.com showcases ten fabulous plastic alternatives for sustainable living. Good alternatives to plastic are more necessary now than ever before. Plastic usage is taking a major toll on the environment, and it's not looking great for your health, either—even ... Continue Reading

This Rare Fungus is The Answer to Plastic Pollution

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Rare plastic-eating mushrooms could save the world by tackling plastic pollution. This post from Modern Farmer highlights how scientists are figuring out ways to ply these rare fungi to clean up the plastic waste. Here’s a quick exercise in despair. No one knows quite how long it takes plastic to break down in the environment. It could be anywhere from hundreds to thousands of ... Continue Reading

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