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The plastic-eating bacteria that could change the world

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The plastic-eating bacteria that could change the world

www.theguardian.com

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Environment@beehaw.orgEnglish · 1 year ago

‘We are just getting started’: the plastic-eating bacteria that could change the world

www.theguardian.com

The long read: When a microbe was found munching on a plastic bottle in a rubbish dump, it promised a recycling revolution. Now scientists are attempting to turbocharge those powers in a bid to solve our waste crisis. But will it work?

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You’ve just accidentally described the plot of 1970 sci fi classic Ringworld by Larry Niven! Great read.

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