Hey kids! Did you know that scientists are using tiny microbes (that’s a fancy word for bacteria) to help save our planet? 🌏
Plastic waste is a huge problem. Think about all the plastic wrappers, bags, and containers we use every day. Most of them end up in landfills or even in the ocean! 🐠 That’s not good for animals or the environment.
But here’s the cool part: researchers from Murdoch University in Australia are working on a special kind of plastic called bioplastic. This plastic can break down—or disappear—naturally on land and in water! 🌊
How are they doing this? They’re using microbes that can make organic molecules. These molecules are turned into bioplastics that won’t harm the environment. It’s like giving bacteria a new job—making Earth-friendly plastics! 🌿
Daniel Murphy, the director of the Bioplastics Innovation Hub, says they’re creating plastics that are biodegradable and don’t hurt nature. That means when these plastics are thrown away, they turn into harmless substances instead of sticking around for hundreds of years. 🗑️➡️🌱
This is super important because in Australia, more than 80% of food packaging ends up in landfills and can’t be recycled. By using bioplastics, we can reduce waste and keep our planet clean. Isn’t that awesome? 😃
So next time you use something plastic, think about these amazing scientists and their tiny bacteria helpers working hard to make the world a better place! 💚
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
