How microbes could help solve the world's plastic pollution crisis

PHYSorg
Aug 12, 2025, 10:33 am138 pts
With conventional waste management systems falling short, many scientists are turning to nature for innovative solutions to the issue of plastic waste. One promising avenue is microbial degradation: harnessing the natural abilities of certain bacteria and fungi to break down plastics in ways that current…

Read Article Share
Share Article
- email
- x.com
- facebook
- pocket
- reddit
- tumblr
- linkedin
- pinterest

Trending Today on EcoTopical

How sailing voyages can inspire the next generation of ocean scientists and advocates 127

Grassy Narrows elder shares mercury insights with Indigenous network 127

New study assesses geoengineering marine ecosystem risks, knowledge gaps 126

CT scans help detect ancient earthquakes in Hamilton Basin 124

A US Sodium-Ion Battery Maker Challenges Powerwall For Home Energy Storage, And More 122

This is the off-road electric SUV we want, but can’t have [Images] 119

Ten new insights in climate science 119

Alcoa pays Australian feds $36 million for ‘unlawful’ forest clearing 119

About EcoTopical

Welcome to EcoTopical Your daily eco-friendly green news aggregator.

Leaf through planet Earths environmental headlines in one convenient place. Read, share and discover the latest on ecology, science and green living from the web's most popular sites.