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Bio-Degradation of Landfills by Plastic Eating Mushroom (Pestalotiopsis microspora)

Pavan Kalyan Mandangi

The aim of this article provides eminent information on bio-degradation of landfills by plastic eating mushroom (example: Pestalotiopsis microspora). By using this mushroom fungus, we can degrade the plastics (like polyurethane and Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET)) in landfills under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. Polyurethane and PET polymers are commonly used for manufacturing the plastic products examples: beverage bottles, food bottles, peanut butter and polyester clothing. This type of plastic can degrade by Pestalotiopsis fungi in few days. We can also enhance plastic degradation by genetic modification of the enzyme.