Illustration of compostable plastic breaking down in ocean water

Embedded enzymes accelerate compostable plastic breakdown in marine environments

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Scientists have developed compostable plastics embedded with enzymes that significantly speed up degradation in marine environments, including both shallow coastal waters and the deep sea. This innovation could help reduce plastic pollution by enhancing breakdown processes from within the material itself.

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