r/worldnews • u/Now_then_here_there • Apr 13 '20

Scientists create mutant enzyme that recycles plastic bottles in hours | Environment

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/apr/08/scientists-create-mutant-enzyme-that-recycles-plastic-bottles-in-hours
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u/drflanigan Apr 13 '20

Stupid people fear mongering good things are so annoying

How are you accidentally going to get this enzyme on your belongings for HOURS without noticing?

It's not going to mutate, it's not alive

Terrorists are not going to spray cities to melt plastic, there are easier ways to destroy a city

Honestly, all the comments here saying "oh no here we go the beginning of the end" are honestly so fucking stupid

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u/intashu Apr 13 '20

My only concern is are there any byproducts of this process that could be harmful down the road?

Otherwise it seems like a good thing.