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Figure 1. Enzymes degrade plastic for processing into other materials, such as the same quality plastic, high-value chemicals, or more biodegradable plastic.
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Figure 2. Biorecycling and chemical recycling could better support a circular economy model than mechanical recycling, which often results in lower quality plastic that is eventually discarded in landfills.
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