Towards microplastic bioremediation: Fungal degradation of pristine and pretreated high-density polyethylene and polystyrene

Key Points

• Fungal degradation effectively reduces microplastic concentrations, enhancing ecosystem recovery.
• The study observed a marked decrease of 75% in microplastic weight following fungal treatment.
• The assessment utilized a bioremediation framework exploring fungal interactions with plastics.
• These findings highlight the potential of using fungi for environmental cleanup, but further field studies are needed.