April 25, 2024 | Plastic Recycling is a Myth: Here’s How We Fix That

Understanding the truth about plastic is key to finding solutions.

Globally, only 9% of plastic is ever recycled, and even that tiny amount requires some virgin plastic to maintain quality. But scientists have discovered a new way to address this issue: “plastivores”, organisms that have evolved to eat plastic using enzymes in their bodies. Can we harness these enzymes and use them on the macro scale? Or will it not be enough to keep up with plastic production?

Here is a direct video link.

Danielle Park April 25th, 2024

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