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We are just getting started’: the plastic-eating bacteria that could change the world (www.theguardian.com)

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When a microbe was found munching on a plastic bottle in a rubbish dump, it promised a recycling revolution. Now scientists are attempting to turbocharge those powers in a bid to solve our waste crisis. But will it work?

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[–] Syo@kbin.social 5 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (4 children)

If we can somewhat control it, good. Else, the last thing I want is the bacteria going at my PVC pipes and one day the ceiling under the toilet just burst out with a surprise.

[–] rozwud@beehaw.org 4 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Well that would be one way to encourage us to stop making things from plastic...

[–] Hotzilla@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Not sure is plastic that is used for 100 years in pipes really a problem, problem is with single use recyclable plastic that is dumped to oceans.

[–] rozwud@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Haha yeah, that was mostly a tongue in cheek comment from me.

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