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Scientists make new plastic that dissolves in water in a few hours

Scientists make new plastic that dissolves in water in a few hours

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Plastic is undoubtedly one of the main causes of ocean pollution worldwide. Not only is microplastic present in our food, but the material has also found its way into the placentas of unborn babies and goes as deep as the Mariana Trench itself. However, a new plastic material developed by scientists in Japan might help […]

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Plastic packaging might be biodegradable after all

Plastic packaging might be biodegradable after all

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While scavenging through a compost heap at a Leipzig cemetery, Christian Sonnendecker and his research team found seven enzymes they had never seen before. They were hunting for proteins that would eat PET plastic — the most highly produced plastic in the world. It is commonly used for bottled water and groceries like grapes. The […]

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