Researchers explore bacteria's role in plastic biodegration

Researchers from the University of Stirling have explored the bacterial communities on marine plastic debris, finding key players in plastic biodegradation. Their study, focusing on proteins in biofilms from Scotland's coast, has identified enzymes actively breaking down plastic. This breakthrough could enhance methods to combat plastic pollution, emphasising the need for broader geographic research to fully leverage marine bacteria for environmental sustainability. (Phys.org)