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New “living plastic” self-destructs in just 6 days without leaving microplastics

Researchers have created self-destructing living plastic that uses engineered bacteria to completely break itself down when activated. The material degrades in just six days without creating microplastics, offering a potential new solution for...

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New “living plastic” self-destructs in just 6 days without leaving microplastics
Source: Science Daily
Researchers have created self-destructing living plastic that uses engineered bacteria to completely break itself down when activated. The material degrades in just six days without creating microplastics, offering a potential new solution for single-use plastic waste.

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