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Bacteria Eat Styrofoam

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the just-like-a-tasty-steak dept.

chaosmage42 writes "Scientists at the University of Dublin have found a way to break down styrofoam, the bane of recyclers/composters everywhere. This could be a great step towards sustainability, but it does require the styrofoam to be heated first."

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  1. fuck the environment by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Flamebait

    im not going to be around when it gets really shitty so i do what ever i want like dump motor oil and stuff on the ground or flush it in the toilet. we flush all kinds of nasty shit down the toilet like antifreeze, oil, transmission fluid, old brake fluid, paint, etc. because its a pain in the ass to take it to some place to get it recycled... FUCK THAT!!!!!! im not gonna pay a fucking fee when i can flush it for free. fuck you enviro-whackos!!!! thats why i voted for BUSH!!!!