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Scientists in Germany have identified plastic-eating fungi that could offer a glimmer of hope in tackling the problem of millions of tonnes of waste polluting the world’s oceans every year.

Scientists in Germany have identified plastic-eating fungi that could offer a glimmer of hope in tackling the problem of millions of tonnes of waste polluting the world's oceans every year.

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Scientists in Germany have identified a type of fungi that is capable of breaking down synthetic plastics, offering a potential new weapon in the global fight against plastic pollution.

Scientists in Germany have identified plastic-eating fungi that could offer a glimmer of hope in tackling the problem of millions of tonnes of waste polluting the world's oceans every year.

“The most surprising finding of our work is that our fungi could exclusively grow on some of the synthetic polymers and even form biomass,” Hans-Peter Grossart, the lead researcher, told Reuters. This ...

“The most surprising finding of our work is that our fungi could ... plastic bags, and microplastics from tyre abrasion, which are laden with heavy metal additives that hinder degradation. Can fungi ...