Plastic waste
Enzyme engineered by AI devoured entire plastic tray within 48 hours: study
A recent research suggests an enzyme has been developed that can digest plastic at a faster pace. It was developed with the help of artificial intelligence tools
COVID-19 worsened seepage of plastic into oceans
Scientists say that 193 countries have produced around 9.2 million tons of plastic waste associated with the pandemic. 87.4% of this was generated by hospitals while a small fraction (7.6%) was generated by individuals
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