SEATTLE (Recycling Monster): The newly developed infinitely recyclable plastic, developed by scientists at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory could cut world’s pollution to a great extent.

The sustainable alternative to plastics, known by the name poly (diketoenamine) or PDK are made up of microbes. The traditional plastics are made up of petrochemicals, which could not be deconstructed. On the contrary, the PDK can be deconstructed into pristine ingredients unlimited number of times, which in turn can be used as building blocks for new products, without losing their quality.

Although PDKs initially are made up of petrochemical components, they can be redesigned and produced with microbes. PDKs can be used in manufacture of several products including adhesives, computer cables, building materials etc. In addition, they can also be used in items such as sports gear and automotive components.

According to Dr. Brett Helms, Project Leader, this is the first time that bioproducts have been utilized to make a PDK. The use of these materials ensures notable bio-advantage over the use of petrochemicals, which cause harm to environment. The new range of bio-renewable and circular products will help solve plastic waste crisis, Helms added.