Plastic’s Replacement? Bacteria to the Rescue!

Imagine tossing your water bottle and knowing it’ll actually break down—no guilt! A University of Houston engineer just figured out how to turn bacterial cellulose (yep, made by bacteria!) into a super-strong, flexible, and see-through material that could replace plastic in everything from packaging to wound dressings. Bonus: it’s totally biodegradable and made in a single step. The secret? Spinning bacteria in a custom device so they build the material in an organized way. Science is wild! #Education #College #EcoFriendly