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A new fungus discovered in the Amazon rainforest naturally consumes plastic waste.

    What’s the significance of this discovery? The discovery of the plastic-eating fungus, Pestalotiopsis microspora, is significant because it offers a potential natural solution to the global plastic pollution problem. This fungus can break down polyester polyurethane, a highly durable synthetic material that’s notoriously difficult to degrade. If harnessed and scaled up, this fungus Read More…