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New Living Plastic Breaks Down After Disposal

Credit: DepositphotosScientists have developed a 'living plastic' that self-destructs when it starts to erode. During composting, this innovative material breaks down in just a month, whereas conventional plastics can take up to 55 days to decompose under similar conditions.This promising technology is inspired by plastic-degrading proteins, naturally produced by a type of bacteria discovered...