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Savanna Molds Broke Down Polyethylene Plastic

Savanna Molds Broke Down Polyethylene Plastic

What they found

Molds from Indonesia's Baluran savanna reduced polyethylene plastic weight by up to 21% in 30 days in the lab.

Molds from Indonesia's Baluran savanna reduced polyethylene plastic weight by up to 21% in 30 days in the lab.

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up to 21% in 30 days

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Lab dish

Lab dish

In vitro (lab dish)

In vitro (lab dish)

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ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Plastic-Eating Fungi

Plastic-Eating Fungi

Molds collected from Indonesia’s Baluran savanna were able to break down polyethylene plastic under lab conditions, with one species reducing plastic weight by up to 21% in 30 days.

Molds collected from Indonesia’s Baluran savanna were able to break down polyethylene plastic under lab conditions, with one species reducing plastic weight by up to 21% in 30 days.

Gut–Liver Reset, Anti-Aging Compounds, and Plastic-Eating Fungi

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