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Plastics are durable and strong, which is great while they’re being used but frustrating when they end up in the environment.

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Researchers have finally made a breakthrough in how to break down plastic effectively without needing harsh chemicals.

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“Our research highlights marine fungi as a promising and largely untapped resource for recycling and removing plastic from nature ... people study fungi in the ocean, estimating that less ...

such as plastic packaging, which is among the most difficult to recycle. Current recycling methods involve reforming plastic into new objects by shredding and melting, but the plastic's chemical ...