Autodegradable plastics
AssigneeE.V.A Biosystems Limited
InventorAlexander Joseph SPEAKMAN
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Abstract
Disclosed is an autodegradable plastic material impregnated with a genetically engineered bacteria, in which the bacteria are engineered to include a genetic switch that is activated by an environmental factor. Activation of the switch causes expression of an enzyme that degrades the plastic.
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An autodegradable plastic material impregnated with a genetically engineered bacteria, wherein the bacteria are engineered to include a genetic switch that is activated by an environmental factor, and wherein activation of the switch causes, enhances or increases expression of an enzyme that degrades the plastic.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.