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Breaking down shoe foam by genetically tweaking a microbe found in compost

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  • Phys.org · September 11, 2026 15:00
    Your favorite pair of tennies, kicks or trainers may soon become a little more sustainable. In a study published Sept. 11 in the journal Chem Catalysis, researchers developed a new kind of enzyme based on a bacterium found in compost that can degrade the polyurethane material in shoe foams. The…