There are fungi capable of breaking down and consuming polyurethane plastic.
Why it is true
Students at Yale University discovered a species of fungus in the Amazon rainforest that can survive by feeding exclusively on polyurethane, even in oxygen-free environments, which opens the door to new forms of recycling.
Source: Yale University
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