ANU scientists working for tech start-up Samsara want to make plastic 'infinitely recyclable'

Lanie Tindale
Updated September 22 2021 - 2:49pm, first published 5:30am
Samsara scientists at the ANU. Picture: Supplied
Samsara scientists at the ANU. Picture: Supplied

Australian National University scientists say they have used "groundbreaking" technology, which uses plastic-eating enzymes, to break plastic down to its core building blocks.

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Lanie Tindale

I am City reporter at The Canberra Times. I previously covered health for the masthead, and was a trainee before that. I have written on courts, federal politics, breaking news, features and opinion. lanie.tindale@canberratimes.com.au.

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