The Brilliance of Bacteria (and How They Combat Waste) | Patricia Aymà Maldonado | TED

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. (Recorded at TED Fellows Films 2025 on April 7, 2025)

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