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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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