Scientists discovered a plastic-eating fungus in the Amazon rainforest that survives without oxygen and could one day help tackle landfill waste worldwide

Category : Plastic pollution | Location : International  | Posted on 2026-07-20 09:30:47


Scientists discovered a plastic-eating fungus in the Amazon rainforest that survives without oxygen and could one day help tackle landfill waste worldwide

The findings opened an intriguing avenue of research into whether fungi and their enzymes could eventually contribute to new methods of managing persistent plastic waste.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/scientists-discovered-a-plastic-eating-fungus-in-the-amazon-rainforest-that-survives-without-oxygen-and-could-one-day-help-tackle-landfill-waste-worldwide/articleshowprint/132453920.cms