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Microbes in cow stomachs can break down plastic – EurekAlert
Bacteria found in cow stomachs can be used to digest polyesters used in textiles, packaging, and compostable bags, according…
Plastic is notoriously hard to break down, but researchers in Austria have found that bacteria from a cow’s rumen – one of the four compartments of its stomach – can digest certain types of the ubiquitous material, representing a sustainable way to reduce…
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