“The most surprising finding of our work is that our fungi could exclusively ... Can fungi solve the plastic crisis? While the discovery of plastic-eating fungi is a step forward, it is unlikely ...

Fungi have been recognized ... that can break down polyethylene. This could be used to accelerate the plastic degrading process and help clean up oceans.

The plastic buildup also continues to threaten our oceans. However, a newly discovered plastic-eating bacteria could help undo a lot of that damage. The bacteria is a common type of bacterium ...

this diverse group could also help us tackle global challenges such as pollution. In addition to fungi’s potential to help crop production and fight plastic pollution, researchers are investigating ...

Plastic accumulating in our oceans and on our beaches has become a global crisis ... Agency asking the government to regulate plastics as a pollutant under the Clean Water Act and will keep pushing ...

The agency reminds us, also, that eating fish is good for us ... “We know enough to act to reduce plastic pollution from entering the oceans, lakes, and rivers.” Nations can enact bans ...