Common plastics can be broken down by enzymes found in cow stomachs. Cows have stomachs with four compartments and the bacteria in one of them – the rumen – produce enzymes which can break down some widely used plastics. The discovery could lead to new technology for processing such materials after use. Log in or register to post comments
A Circular Solution to Plastic Waste. An age-old chemical process may be a major missing link in the solution to one of our most persistent modern problems, plastic waste. Log in or register to post comments
