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Fungi Fighters: Breaking Down Plastic Waste

Effort: 10 minutes
Earns

+10 Points

Winner

(1) $100 e-gift card

Did you know that certain fungi can help solve our plastic waste problem? Recent research shows that fungi like Aspergillus terreus and Engyodontium album can break down plastics such as polypropylene in just 140 days! This discovery could lead to eco-friendly ways to reduce plastic waste and protect the environment.

Your Task:

  1. Learn the Science: Watch the video or read about how fungi decompose plastic and the potential impact on waste management.

  2. Bring Awareness: As a communications specialist, you’ve been tasked with bringing awareness to this new solution. Create a public service announcement (PSA) poster that educates others about how fungi can reduce plastic waste. Your PSA should highlight key facts and encourage support for scientific research in this area. You can use a digital tool like Canva, Google Docs, or Slides. Or write a brief article or blog post (2-3 paragraphs) explaining how fungi can help reduce plastic waste. Include key facts, benefits, and ways people can support this research.

IMPORTANT! Drawing links must be accessible to anyone on the internet. Remember to submit a shareable link.

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