Okay, coffee break’s over—let’s talk trash. Biotechnology is basically a super janitor for the planet.
We now have bacteria that eat plastic. I’m not kidding. Scientists engineered microbes that munch on PET bottles and turn them into biodegradable goo. It’s like giving Pac-Man a chemistry set.
And biofuels? Algae can be turned into diesel. Imagine filling your car with pond scum. Gross? Maybe. Brilliant? Absolutely. It cuts carbon emissions and doesn’t compete with food crops.
Even our laundry gets an upgrade. Enzymes from biotech break down stains at lower temperatures. That means less energy, less water, and you still look like you’ve got your life together. Win-win.
