Emerging Biotechnological Solutions for Plastic Waste Management

Every year, 19-23 million tonnes of plastic waste leak into aquatic ecosystems, including lakes, rivers, and seas. According to the World Economic Forum, our oceans could weigh more from plastic than from fish by 2050 if the production of plastic remains uncontrolled. Plastic waste is a global problem. Traditional plastic waste management has been insufficient to tackle the scale of the crisis. With plastic pollution continuing to rise at an alarming rate, it’s clear that innovative solutions are urgently needed.

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