{"id":3985,"date":"2024-10-09T08:27:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T08:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mtffoxnews.com\/?p=3985"},"modified":"2024-10-09T20:04:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-09T20:04:53","slug":"new-start-up-creates-smart-plastic-that-self-destructs-in-the-sea","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/mtffoxnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/10\/09\/new-start-up-creates-smart-plastic-that-self-destructs-in-the-sea\/","title":{"rendered":"New start-up creates \u201csmart\u201d plastic that self-destructs in the sea"},"content":{"rendered":"
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University of Edinburgh start-up E.V.A. Biosystems has developed a plastic that can sense when it’s in the ocean and break itself down without creating microplastics.<\/h4>\n

E.V.A. Biosystems\u2019 plastic adds special bacteria to conventional plastic that detect when they\u2019re in environments like seawater and activate enzymes that break down the material.<\/p>\n

E.V.A. said the technology does not create harmful microplastics, unlike chemical degradation.<\/p>\n

According to recent research<\/a>, up to 12 million metric tons of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans every year.<\/p>\n

Dr Alexander Speakman, the founder of E.V.A. Biosystems, commented: \u201cWe’re all struggling with plastic pollution, and while there are many people developing biodegradable plastics, they’re too expensive and only make up about 1% of the world’s plastic.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur technology works with existing plastics, making them ‘smart’ enough to break down when they end up where they shouldn’t be, like in our oceans or landfills.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Our technology works with existing plastics, making them ‘smart’ enough to break down when they end up where they shouldn’t be, like in our oceans or landfills.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

The new solution secured the top prize in the SSE-sponsored Net Zero category at this year\u2019s Converge Awards, an annual awards ceremony designed to reward Scottish academic innovation.<\/p>\n

E.V.A. Biosystems impressed judges with its novel approach to tackling plastic pollution, earning a \u00a330,000 cash prize and \u00a319,500 of in-kind business support from SSE and Converge\u2019s network of industry partners to develop the business.<\/p>\n

The company also won the \u00a320,000 IBioIC Award, a prize presented to a biotech business with a product or process that addresses a real market need.<\/p>\n

Deputy First Minister Kate Forbes said: \u201cTranslating world-class research from our universities into new innovative technologies and businesses is key to delivering on Scotland\u2019s National Innovation Strategy to drive economic growth.<\/p>\n

\u201cI congratulate this year\u2019s winners, who are addressing global challenges and bringing positive change across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n

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\u00a0 University of Edinburgh start-up E.V.A. Biosystems has developed a plastic that can sense when it’s in the ocean and break itself<\/p>\n

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