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Cows’ stomachs able to break down hard-to-recycle plastic, study finds

We might have a solution to the plastic problem:  Just feed it all to cows!  Apparently, scientists discovered that common plastics can be broken down in cows’ stomachs.  They have microbes and enzymes that can break down plastic bags, bottles, textiles, and food packaging.
 
https://nbc-2.com/news/environment/2021/07/20/cows-stomachs-able-to-break-down-hard-to-recycle-plastic-study-finds/

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