Engineered bacteria were used to create a self-destructing living plastic that completely breaks itself down when activated.

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Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:11:21 GMT · 2h 51m ago

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Why

To offer a potential new solution for single-use plastic waste.

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This development could provide a novel method for addressing the environmental issue of single-use plastic waste by creating materials that degrade completely without leaving microplastics.

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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/07/260715083552.htm
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