This looks like a 'sponsored' 'research' by plastic producing companies, like how tobacco companies / wine producers used to push their products with such 'scientific research' and 'doctor's recommendations'.
"Look we don't need to cut down on our plastic production / usage. We can use microbes to convert them to 'painkillers'"
I will believe when I see some real-world results.
This looks like a 'sponsored' 'research' by plastic producing companies, like how tobacco companies / wine producers used to push their products with such 'scientific research' and 'doctor's recommendations'.
"Look we don't need to cut down on our plastic production / usage. We can use microbes to convert them to 'painkillers'"
I will believe when I see some real-world results.