Superpowered Beetles‘Superworm’ That Munches Through Plastic Can Revolutionize Recycling "The breakdown products from this reaction can then be used by other microbes to create high-value compounds such as bioplastics." By Devrupa Rakshit
Natural SievesCoastal Seagrass Traps, Purges Millions of Plastic Particles From Water Each Year, Research Finds Coastal, underwater seagrass traps most of the plastic it filters into natural clumps of seagrass fibre called 'Neptune Balls,' which then get beached. By Aditi Murti
Back to the rootsPlastic Chai Cups Will Be Phased Out at Train Stations in Favor of Kulhads, Railways Minister Pledges The move aims to reduce plastic waste and bolster India's pottery industry. By Rajvi Desai
Plastic to NothingScientists Synthesize Plastic‑Eating Enzyme That Can Break Down Plastic Bottles Within Days Scientists say this process could allow for plastics to be "made and reused endlessly, reducing our reliance on fossil resources." By Aditi Murti
Trash TalkThailand National Park Officials Are Mailing Trash Back to Litterers’ Homes “I will pick up every single piece of your trash, pack them well in a box and mail it to your home as a souvenir,” the minister said. By Devrupa Rakshit
