Israeli scientists have developed a process that uses the microorganisms to create a biodegradable bioplastic polymer , which produces zero toxic waste and cannot be recycled into organic matter . Bioplastics can help reduce plastic pollution , particularly in oceans , as they degrade rapidly and do not use petroleum . However , their production requires fresh water and fertile soil . The new polyhydroxyalkanoate ( PHA ) polymer , formed from microorganisms that feed on sea - borne multi - cellular organisms , provides an alternative for countries with a shortage of agricultural land and limited water resources .
Israeli scientists have developed a process that uses the microorganisms to create a biodegradable bioplastic polymer, which produces zero toxic waste and can be recycled into organic matter. Bioplastics can help counter plastic pollution, particularly in oceans, as they degrade rapidly and do not use petroleum. However, their production requires fresh water and fertile soil. The new polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) polymer, formed from microorganisms that feed on sea-cultivated multi-cellular seaweed, provides an alternative for countries with a shortage of agricultural land and limited water resources.