Enzymes found in landfills around the world may be able to break down plastic waste. Some 11 billion metric tons of plastic ...

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Enzymes found in landfills around the world may be able to break down plastic waste. Some 11 billion metric tons of plastic are projected to accumulate in the environment by 2050. Enzymatic and ...