Scientists use waste plastic to create herbs and spices

In a study published today in Green Chemistry, researchers from the University of Edinburgh, UK, used genetically engineered bacteria to transform plastic bottles into vanilla flavors

Upcycling plastic bottles into more valuable materials can make the recycling process more attractive and efficient

Corresponding author of the study, Dr Joanna Sadler, from the Institute of Quantitative Biology and Biotechnology at the University of Edinburgh's School of Biological Sciences, said: "This is the first example of the use of biological systems to recycle plastic waste into valuable industrial chemicals, which will contribute to the The circular economy has a very important impact

The study used engineered E.

Ellis Crawford, of the Royal Society of Chemistry, said: "This is a very interesting way of using the science of microbes to improve sustainability

(Kewen)

"China Food News" (August 09, 2021 Edition 06)

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