Eating Plastic

Scientists have found a strain of bacteria who eat PET plastic, such as bottles. The bacteria produce an enzyme which destroys the plastic in a few days. More research is going on, it might be possible to speed up the process. Nevertheless, it is positive news.

Plastic is a good material, because it is not worn down, but this also makes it an environmental hazard. Plastic waste is too abundant. If plastic can be disintegrated, it becomes an even better material.