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Scientists plan to deploy plastic‑degrading enzymes in Indian industrial plants
Researchers have developed natural enzymes that break down plastic and are preparing to use them in major processing units to tackle industrial waste.
A team of Indian scientists has successfully formulated natural enzymes capable of degrading common plastics in laboratory conditions.
The enzymes, derived from microbial sources, have shown rapid breakdown of polymer chains, offering a potential solution to the mounting problem of plastic waste generated by manufacturing sectors.
The researchers have now outlined a plan to scale up the technology for practical use in key processing units across the country, aiming to integrate the enzymes into existing waste‑management streams.
If implemented, the approach could significantly reduce the volume of industrial plastic waste, lower reliance on landfill disposal, and support India's broader environmental sustainability goals.
The enzymes, derived from microbial sources, have shown rapid breakdown of polymer chains, offering a potential solution to the mounting problem of plastic waste generated by manufacturing sectors.
The researchers have now outlined a plan to scale up the technology for practical use in key processing units across the country, aiming to integrate the enzymes into existing waste‑management streams.
If implemented, the approach could significantly reduce the volume of industrial plastic waste, lower reliance on landfill disposal, and support India's broader environmental sustainability goals.