German Scientists Discover Plastic-Eating Fungi

Scientists in Germany have discovered fungi that can eat plastic when there are no other carbon sources available. Out of 18 fungal strains tested, four were particularly effective at consuming plastics. These fungi showed a strong ability to degrade polyurethane, a type of plastic found in construction foam. However, they took longer to break down polyethene, which is used in plastic bags and packaging. The fungi struggled most with microplastics from tyres, mainly due to the presence of heavy metals and other additives. While these findings are promising, scientists caution that using fungi alone won't solve the global plastic problem, as their ability to degrade plastic depends on specific conditions like temperature and nutrient availability.

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