What if plastic didn’t last forever? #TEDTalks
Feb 8, 2026•Channel
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Published4 months ago
Duration1:53
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Languageen
CategoryPeople & Blogs
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Video TypeYouTube Short
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Views14.4K
Likes488
Comments18
Engagement Rate3.51%
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Bacteria are the most incredible creatures on Earth, says biotechnologist and TED Fellow Patricia Aymà Maldonado. She presents a groundbreaking technology that “trains” bacteria to transform organic waste into biodegradable plastic that behaves like the real thing. Learn how this creative, sustainable approach could revolutionize the plastics industry.