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Could a plastic-eating fungi save world from biggest man-made environmental catastrophe?
By Damien Gayle PUBLISHED: 08:00 GMT, 18 May 2012 | UPDATED: 15:42 GMT, 18 May 2012

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The world's addiction to plastic packaging and products threatens to choke many of the eco-systems that life relies on for survival. The usually synthetic material, which is most commonly made from petrochemicals, degrades very slowly because it's complex chemical bonds make it resistant to natural processes of decomposition. Since the 1950s, one billion tons of plastic are thought to have been discarded - and the waste may persist for hundreds or even thousands of years.

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Rubbish: A team from Yale University has found a fungus that could be used to break down certain kinds of plastic, raising hopes more could be discovered in the future

Rubbish: A team from Yale University has found a fungus that could be used to break down certain kinds of plastic, raising hopes more could be discovered in the future

However, U.S. researchers now believe that a fungus could be used to break down plastic, and so rescue the world from one of its biggest man-made environmental threats. A group of students from Yale University, Connecticut, have found a fungus in the Amazon rainforest that can break down the common plastic polyurethane.

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One of the most widely used plastics, the global consumption of polyurethane raw materials in 2007 was above 12million tons, with an average annual growth rate in its use of about 5 per cent. As part of Yale's Rainforest Expedition and Laboratory educational programme, the researchers scoured the Ecuadorian rainforest for plants and cultured the micro-organisms within their tissue.
Example of PUR-A plates initially used to screen for polyurethane-degrading activity after 2 weeks of fungal growth. (A) Negative control. (B) Pleosporales sp. strain E2705B

Example of PUR-A plates initially used to screen for polyurethane-degrading activity after 2 weeks of fungal growth. (A) Negative control. (B) Pleosporales sp. strain E2705B

Writing in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology, they say: 'Endophytes were isolated from plant stems collected in the Ecuadorian rainforest. 'A subset of these organisms was screened for their ability to degrade polyurethane. Several active organisms were identified, including two distinct isolates of Pestalotiopsis microspora with the ability to efficiently degrade and utilize PUR as the sole carbon source when grown anaerobically.' Endophytes are micro-organisms that live within the inner tissues of plants, but do not cause any noticeable disease symptoms in their hosts. They often play a key role in the decomposition of the plants after death, but never before have they been tested for their ability to degrade synthetic materials.

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The Amazon: The Yale researchers said further exploration could reveal more miracle metabolisers that could potentially be used to degrade other kinds of plastics

The Amazon: The Yale researchers said further exploration could reveal more miracle metabolisers that could potentially be used to degrade other kinds of plastics

The authors of the study hold out hope that further exploration of properties of endophytes could reveal more miracle metabolisers that could potentially be used to degrade other kinds of plastics. 'Each of the more than 300,000 land plant species on Earth potentially hosts multiple endophyte species,' they write. 'Only a small sampling of plants have been examined for their endophytic associations, yet many of these organisms can be readily cultured. 'Endophytes reach their greatest diversity in tropical forests. Individual trees can harbor hundreds of endophytic species, some of which are known but many of which are new to science.'
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Share what you think Newest Oldest Best rated Worst rated View all The comments below have not been moderated. Report comment Witch9, Victoria Canada, 1 year ago reminds me of a sci-fi novel I read when I was a kid about a bacteria created in a lab to eat plastic; it escaped and spread, hunting out plastic wherever it could find it, including aircraft that were in mid-flight bad idea indeed! 4 8 Report comment Bob Steele, Clearwater, FL, USA, 1 year ago Maybe they can find one that eats cell phones. Oh happy days.

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Ursula, co2 is not a problem. Plastic will always be a bigger issue than co2. The earth is self regulating for the most part. It copes with co2 very easily. CO2 does not stay in the atmosphere indefinitely. 4 12 Report comment offonoff, Wisconsin, USA, 1 year ago I recall reading several years ago about a Canadian teen who figured this out in a science project at school, using far less exotic bacteria. The Yale students are a bit late. Also, the headline here is a clear example of journalistic malpractice (think about it). 2 4 Report comment Rich, Wolves, 1 year ago Raymond, Oak View, US - Ignorance is bliss 0 0 Report comment anon, anon, 1 year ago And what else will this fungus eat once it is let lose elsewhere? What disaster will this bring about? If something sounds too good to be true it probably is. ftk66, Las Cruces NM, USA, 19/5/2012 === If you are not made of plastic you'll be ok. Don't worry be happy. 8 11 Report comment

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anon, anon, 1 year ago And what else will this fungus eat once it is let lose elsewhere? What disaster will this bring about? If something sounds too good to be true it probably is. ftk66, Las Cruces NM, USA, 19/5/2012 === If you are not made of plastic you'll be ok. Don't worry be happy. 7 8 Report comment DG, SB, 1 year ago Naturally the anti environmentalist dingbats are going to shut up now they know the true value of the rainforests to our species. If any of you are reading, best shush and just pray they haven't tarmacked over the cure for cancer. 6 17 Report comment Free man in the mouth, exmouth England, 1 year ago Probably one of the worst ideas going 30 8 Report comment Free man in the mouth, exmouth England, 1 year ago Bad idea 30 10 The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Who is this week's top commenter? Find out now Click to rate

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The Commitments

Blues sisters: Heidi Range, Nancy Dell'Olio and Lizzie Cundy wear similar hues in different styles at the opening night of The Commitments Kate Upton writhes in pleasure as she devours a Hot Pocket... and then gets 'baked' with Snoop Dogg in new Kate Upton writhes in pleasure as she devours a Hot Pocket.... then gets 'baked' with Snoop Dogg in new online advert Satisfying 'the munchies' On your bike! Dina Lohan gets back behind the wheel of a different kind for a mother daughter bicycle ride with Dina Lohan is back on the road after DUI arrest... but it's just for a bike ride with Lindsay Mother daughter day in New York Don't look now, Lauren! Simon Cowell's flirty ex Terri Seymour sits on his lap as he celebrates birthday Don't look now, Lauren! Simon Cowell's flirty ex Terri Seymour sits on his lap as he celebrates birthday WITHOUT pregnant girlfriend Cowell is turning 54 Specs appeal! Jennifer Aniston wears glasses to chat with her Friends director, admitting she Specs appeal! Jennifer Aniston wears glasses to chat with her Friends director, admitting she 'would honestly go back' to the show if she could Over-sized prescriptions

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Helen McCrory

Racy Helen McCrory and Eliza Doolittle sex up the red carpet at BFI Gala Dinner in laced up backless dresses Daring gowns all catch photographers' eyes Eating her words? Cher wows her Italian audience in mini-skirt and latex top... after blasting Miley Cyrus' Cher, 67, wears mini-skirt and latex top then dances with lingerie clad models after blasting Miley Cyrus's raunchy VMAs act Rihanna

Another heavy night? Rihanna looks pale and bleary-eyed as she stares out of the window of another hotel room Showed rarely seen quiet side of the singer Nazanin Boniadi

SPOILER ALERT: How new Homeland star Nazanin Boniadi was 'vetted' by Scientologists to become Tom Cruise's third wife Taking a bite: Victoria's Secret model Alessandra Ambrosio enjoyed a slice of pizza at the Gjelina pleasant'

How does she do it? Alessandra Ambrosio shows off her long and lean legs after devouring pizza Says she eats 'everything

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The lady is a vamp! Connie Britton flaunts her figure in clingy leather trim dress and bondage-style heels The lady is a vamp! Actress Connie Britton, 46, flaunts her figure in clingy leather trim dress and bondage-style heels at All Is Lost premiere Keeping on trend Fan favourite: Hugh Jackman signed autographs on Tuesday as he arrived in Washington D.C. His and hers: Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness touch down in the capital in matching all-black ensembles Touched down in D.C Girls day out! Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming treats their daughter Mabel to a sunny pumpkin

Girls' day out! Bruce Willis' wife Emma Heming takes their daughter Mabel to pick out a pumpkin Tinseltown are getting into the Halloween spirit Would you like fries with that? Carrie star Chloe Moretz follows glamorous red-carpet Would you like fries with that? Carrie star Chloe Moretz follows glamorous red-carpet appearance with late-night trip to In-N-Out Burger with pals Rumoured couple Nina Dobrev and Derek Hough pictured together for first time outside Roosevelt Rumoured couple Nina Dobrev and Derek Hough pictured together for first time outside Roosevelt Hotel They are rumoured to be in a relationship

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Men now shopping more than twice a week and spending £1,000 on fashion each year Following stylish stars such as Harry Styles and David Beckham Anthony

Fitter at 50! Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman and former drug addict Anthony Kiedis shows off his muscular torso Happy to show off his toned abs and arms Pregnant Katie Piper displays the tiniest hint of a bump at the Pride Of Britain awards... after admitting she Pregnant Katie Piper displays the tiniest hint of a bump at the Pride Of Britain awards... after admitting she has taken to carrying a 'snack stash' around with her Baby, it's cold outside! Liv Tyler has that autumnal glow in striped scarf and woolly jacket on school Baby, it's cold outside! Liv Tyler has that autumnal glow in striped scarf and woolly jacket on school pick up with son Milo The other oral sex every couple should have: FEMAIL sexpert Tracey Cox says if you can't talk about The other oral sex every couple should have: Talking If you don't communicate about sex, you won't have it long-term, says Sexpert Tracey Cox

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iPhone App Promo

GADGET REVIEWS
Gadget review: Skullcandy Crusher Headphones The Crusher does exactly what it says on the tin. Unleash an unrelenting torrent of deep bass through your eardrums. Be warned, these are not for the fainthearted. Gadget review: Klipsch Image X7i in-ear headphones with 3-button control The Klipsch X7i headphones are nearly perfect. Nearly. The sound is excellent - and in headphones, that's 90 per cent of the battle won. Just some blips hold them back. Gadget review: Samsung Galaxy S4 phone At the end of July Samsung overtook Apple to become the world's most profitable mobile phone company. We look at the S4 to see why it's so popular. Gadget of the week: Lepow Moonstone 6000 mobile power bank Ever been out and about and your phone's run out of juice? Of course you have. The Lepow Moonstone 6000mAh portable powerbank could be a lifesaver. Yurbuds Ironman Series headphones The selling point of the Yurbuds are that they don't fall out. Which on the face of it, given that headphones are meant to stay in your ears, doesn't seem that big a deal. Gadget of the week: Kansi 9twenty folding bike Feast your eyes on the Kansi 9twenty - one of a range of four bikes on the market in the UK - highly functional and fab looking. Well worth the asking price. Philips In Sight wireless home monitor The Philips In Sight wireless home monitor is a brilliant way of keeping track of your home. Place it in any room and watch a live video feed from your smartphone. Sennheiser Momentum over-ear headphones Quality comes at a price, but not as much as you’d think. The Momentums blend state-of-the-art design and materials with cutting-edge sound.
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Philips ActionFit sports headband I've always been skeptical about sports headphones that aren't in-ear. The pairs I have owned have either been uncomfortable or too loose. WeSC Piston headphones At £40, these WeSC Piston headphones seem somewhat of a bargain. Sadly, although their looks will win over fans, audio sounds muffled whatever the volume. LifeProof iPhone case Cracking your iPhone screen is one of the most annoying things you can do. Thankfully, the new LifeProof iPhone case will make this a thing of the past. Michael Hanlon

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