Plastic Eating Bacteria

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7 questions
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A team of Japanese Researchers developed a bacteria that can break down polyester

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How long does it take for the bacteria to break down the plastic?

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Why is the discovery of plastic consuming bacteria revolutionary considering the accumulation of trash in the oceans?

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How much of the World's plastic is made of PET?

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How did the authors describe the potential distribution of bacteria in the environment?

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Is plastic debris more dangerous before or after it is broken down?

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PET is 100% recyclable