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Plastic-Devouring Fungi Boost Hope for Tackling Global Litter
Discarded plastic is everywhere, mucking up natural and developed environments alike. Australian scientists say they’ve discovered two varieties of fungi that will eat away at the problem. In a study published this week, researchers from the University of Sydney report that fungi commonly found in dirt have broken down plastic in their lab.
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Inside the Industry Push to Label Your Yoghurt Cup ‘Recyclable’
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Scientists Made a Plastic Mug Out of Salmon Sperm
One possible answer to the growing plastic problem could come from a weird place: salmon jizz. In a study published recently in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, a team of researchers from China detail how they’ve created what they call “DNA plastics,” a plastic material made from strands of DNA.
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Kids Are Being Exposed to a Lot of Concerning Chemicals Through Plastic Toys
Children’s toys contain many potentially toxic chemicals, recent research suggests. The study highlights over 120 concerning chemicals commonly found in plastic toys that could possibly raise a person’s risk of health problems, including cancer.