Matar, Rana
(Notre Dame University-Louaize, 2020-10)
Pollution has long been a burden to humanity, and among the most prominent
types is plastic pollution. Plastics have been an expedient source for human
activity and progress, however its large carbon footprint and harmful effects on
animals, humans and habitats outweighs its advantages. Despite recycling efforts,
plastic’s non bio-degradability continues to harm the environment.
Bioremediation has been the most recent endeavor in managing plastic pollution,
where recently discovered microorganisms have shown the capacity to break
down different types of plastics. This paper highlights all ...