Scientists discover plastic-eating fungus in Pakistan
It was found on a rubbish dump in the capital city of Islamabad
A fungus called Aspergillus tubingensis has been found to break down plastic in a matter of weeks. PHOTO: REUTERS
With plastics being non-biodegradable and persisting for hundreds of years, a lot of trash remains untreated in garbage dumps.
Attempts to solve this problem have largely been unsuccessful until recently when Chinese scientists discovered a plastic-eating fungus in Pakistan.
Black dot on 1,800-year-old Indian manuscript is first 'zero'
The study observed that temperature and pH balance of its surroundings, as well as the type of culture medium in place, had an impact on its performance.
Balanced use can help Pakistan save billions
Researchers are now trying to figure out what conditions would be needed to replicate this process.
Attempts to solve this problem have largely been unsuccessful until recently when Chinese scientists discovered a plastic-eating fungus in Pakistan.
Black dot on 1,800-year-old Indian manuscript is first 'zero'
The study observed that temperature and pH balance of its surroundings, as well as the type of culture medium in place, had an impact on its performance.
Balanced use can help Pakistan save billions
Researchers are now trying to figure out what conditions would be needed to replicate this process.