Researchers have found a microbial community from marine plastic debris that has the ability to degrade polyethylene terephthalate (PET) products. The findings are published in Microbiome and can be read here: https://bit.ly/3htB42Z | BMC | Facebook

#Biodegradation is the breakdown of organic matter by living organisms 🦠 This process is scientifically faster for plant-based, cellulosic materials like #VEOCEL ™ branded fibers, VERSUS so-called “#biodegradable plastic” materials. The reason? 🌿 Cellulosic fibers biodegrade completely in soil, fresh water and marine environments, and are compostable even under industrial and home conditions. 🤯 Whereas, plastic-based materials require more specific light, humidity, and temperature conditions