Amazon Fungus Discovered to Consume Plastic

Posted: 2025-07-12 08:34:21 UTC

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Scientists have discovered a plastic-eating fungus in the Amazon rainforest that could help reduce plastic waste.

Discovery of plastic-eating fungus

Potential for reducing plastic waste

Development of Fungi Mutarium for plastic recycling

Plastic waste accumulation in landfills and oceans

Harm to marine life

Difficulty in recycling plastic waste