King's scientists discover enzyme used in laundry detergent can recycle single-use plastics

New method of chemical recycling achieves full degradation of plastics within 24 hours

01-Feb-2024 - Scientists at King's College London have developed an innovative solution for recycling single-use bioplastics commonly used in disposable items such as coffee cups and food containers. The novel method of chemical recycling, published in Cell Reports Physical Sciences, uses enzymes typically ...