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On The Green Fence

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Could plastic-eating enzymes help curb pollution?

JUL 7, 202335 MIN
On The Green Fence

Could plastic-eating enzymes help curb pollution?

JUL 7, 202335 MIN

Description

Each year, millions of tons of plastic waste ends up in the environment where it can last for centuries. But the discovery of plastic-gobbling enzymes has raised hopes of solving this mounting problem. Some scientists have called these tiny plastic eaters a game changer. But is this really a scalable solution? And does it make economic sense?