“The most surprising finding of our work is that our fungi could exclusively ... Can fungi solve the plastic crisis? While the discovery of plastic-eating fungi is a step forward, it is unlikely ...

Fungi have been recognized ... that can break down polyethylene. This could be used to accelerate the plastic degrading process and help clean up oceans.

The plastic buildup also continues to threaten our oceans. However, a newly discovered plastic-eating bacteria could help undo a lot of that damage. The bacteria is a common type of bacterium ...

The agency reminds us, also, that eating fish is good for us ... “We know enough to act to reduce plastic pollution from entering the oceans, lakes, and rivers.” Nations can enact bans ...