#bioplastic — Public Fediverse posts

💁🏻‍♀️ TIL: 🌱🌿 Arya Satheesh developed a #bioplastic called Eco Purge that biodegrades in two weeks.

The material releases specific #enzymes designed to break down existing #microplastics in #soil and #water. Her #research and prototype earned her the European category win at the 2026 #EarthPrize.

👉 https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/this-high-schooler-invented-a-plant-based-plastic-that-removes-microplastics-from-the-environment-as-it-biodegrades-180989254/

#science #innovation #environment #biotechnology #sustainability #ecology #materials #pollution #nature