π Discovery: Researchers from the Universities of Kelaniya and Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, have unveiled fungi with a unique appetite!
ποΈ Target: Polyethylene - that stubborn plastic in bags, bottles, and daily items.
π³ Natural Power: Accustomed to dismantling tough hardwoods like ebony, these fungi deploy double-duty enzymes on both wood and plastic.
π Surprising Result: As per a PLOS ONE study, these fungi showed an even bigger hunger for plastic without their beloved wood!
π Big Picture: This is a beacon of hope against our mounting plastic problem. However, scaling up this fungal solution awaits further exploration.