Plastic-degrading enzymes found in landfills

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Mar 18, 2025, 10:37 am103 pts
Enzymes found in landfills around the world may be able to break down plastic waste. Some 11 billion metric tons of plastic are projected to accumulate in the environment by 2050. Enzymatic and microbial degradation is a promising method of plastic recycling. Landfills, environments where plastics are an…

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