Scientists have discovered a remarkable fungus in the Amazon Rainforest that can break down plastic — something that usually takes hundreds of years to decompose.
The species, Pestalotiopsis microspora, can digest polyurethane, a common plastic used in foam, insulation, and packaging.
Even more surprising, this fungus can survive without oxygen, meaning it could potentially break down plastic in oxygen-poor places like landfills.
Researchers believe discoveries like this could play a key role in future biodegradation technologies, offering a natural way to help tackle global plastic pollution.
Sometimes, nature already holds the solutions to humanity’s biggest problems. 🌎♻️
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