The fungus and bacteria tackling plastic waste

Samantha Jenkins was studying a number of types of fungus in a research project for her company when one of the fungi made a bid for freedom.

"Imagine a jar full of grain with a kind of lump of mushroom coming out of the top," says the lead biotech engineer for bio-manufacturing firm Biohm.

"It didn't look particularly exciting or fascinating. But as soon as it was cracked open, it was very, very cool."

The fungus had eaten its way through the plastic sponge intended to seal it in, breaking it down and assimilating it like any other food.
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