Bacteria-derived enzyme shows potential for polyethylene biodegradation

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Oct 2, 2024, 3:26 pm120 pts
Every year, 400 million tons of plastic products are produced worldwide, half of which are single-use items discarded within a year. In particular, non-biodegradable plastic waste, which takes over 500 years to decompose naturally, is mostly treated through landfills. During this process, microplastics are…

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