Recycling is a Myth – Here’s How We Fix That

What are plastivores?

• Chemicals that dissolve plastic

• Machines that recycle plastic

• Organisms that consume plastic

• Plants that absorb plastic

What is the primary focus of scientists studying plastic-eating organisms?

• The organisms themselves

• The enzymes in their bodies

• The habitats of these organisms

• The diet of these organisms

What is the main challenge with using enzymes for plastic recycling?

• Enzymes are harmful to the environment

• Enzymes are not effective

• Enzymes work too slowly

• Enzymes are too expensive

Why is recycling different types of plastics challenging?

• They are all biodegradable

• They are too expensive to recycle

• They have different compositions and cannot be recycled together

• They are all made from the same material

What is a significant reason for the failure of plastic recycling?

• High cost of recycling compared to producing new plastic

• Insufficient recycling facilities

• Lack of public interest

• Lack of government regulations

What is the potential future solution for handling diverse plastic waste?

• Exporting plastic waste

• Burying plastic waste

• Burning plastic waste

• Using enzyme cocktails

What global action was taken in 2022 to address plastic waste?

• A global ban on all plastics

• A legally binding resolution to tackle plastic trash

• A new tax on plastic production

• A global recycling initiative