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Human Enzyme Breaks Down Plastic

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found an enzyme in human saliva that can efficiently break down PET plastic into its basic components. While it

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Plastic particles fuel fat cells.

Plastic chemicals have been suspected of affecting weight, hormones, and metabolism. A recent study has confirmed that these chemicals, known as endocrine disruptors, do indeed

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Cow stomach bacteria break down plastic

Plastic is a widely used material due to its affordability, durability, and strength. However, out of the 400 million tons of plastics produced each year,

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Bacteria Enzyme Breaks Down Plastic

In a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have found that diatoms, a type of algae, could potentially help break down plastic waste in the ocean. By manipulating

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Toxic Chemicals in Most Plastic Packaging

Plastic products in Germany contain potentially harmful chemicals, with three-quarters of them containing such substances. Even bioplastics have been found to contain dangerous chemicals. Spanish

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Plastic-eating bacteria found by researchers

Plastic has become an increasingly significant problem for the environment in recent years. However, researchers may have found a solution to this issue. They have