Scientists Discover Bacteria that Efficiently Eats Plastic

[as1mz]

A sought-after breakthrough, but what of the repercussions?

http://todayinpakistan.com/discover-bacterium-eats-polyethylene-plastic/

 

[Hamartia Antidote]

A sought-after breakthrough, but what of the repercussions?

http://todayinpakistan.com/discover-bacterium-eats-polyethylene-plastic/

I'm sure they'd love to flood the oceans with this bacteria..but it would probably have a liking to meat better.

 

[as1mz]

A bacterium that eats plastic, God knows what else it would devour :/

 

[dadeechi]

Today one tries to avoid cancer by avoiding use or seepage of plastics into the body. Tomorrow one have to stay away from cancer causing bacteria too. Worst, since it is bacteria you cannot even have a vaccine either.

 

[ali_raza]

could be helpful in ending plastic pollution

 

[The Sandman]

Isn't this a good thing we can finally get rid of the pollution caused by plastic.