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Yeast Could Help Clean Microplastics | Science News
Baker’s yeast might be the unexpected hero in the fight against microplastics—scientists are testing how this common fungus can act as a natural flocculant, clumping tiny plastic particles so they sink and can be filtered out. Using glitter as a stand-in for microplastics, researchers experiment with varying yeast doses to find the sweet spot for maximum cleanup. While still early-stage, this low-cost, DIY-friendly bioremediation method offers a hopeful, nature-inspired twist on tackling plastic pollution—a problem with far-reaching health implications we’re only beginning to understand…
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