Microbes in cow stomach can break down plastic
Microbes in cow stomach can break down plastic

Bacteria found in cow stomachs can be used to digest polyesters used in textiles, packaging, and compostable bags, according to a new study by the open access publisher Frontiers. Plastic is notoriously hard to break down, but microbial communities living inside the digestive system of animals are a promising but under-investigated source of novel enzymes that could do the trick. 

 

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by Nora Belblidia, Frontiers

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