Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control

Scientists Find Wastewater Bacteria That Break Down PET Plastic, Aiding Pollution Control

#news #newstoday #tech #technews #latestnews #techupdates #newsupdates Our environment continues to grapple with plastic pollution, with microplastics infiltrating the air, food, and water. Scientists are actively seeking methods to break down this persistent material. A new development has identified bacteria in wastewater that can degrade polyethylene terephthalate (PET), a plastic…

Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis

Mealworms Can Eat Plastic, But Study Shows Limited Impact on Pollution Crisis

An experiment conducted by researchers at the University of British Columbia has revealed the limited potential of mealworms in addressing plastic pollution. The study, published in Biology Letters on December 4, estimated that 100 mealworms would take approximately 138 days, or 4.5 months, to consume a single disposable face mask…