Homo sapiens.

Chapter 368 Let it go?Still not letting go?

Zhao Jingsi looked at the crowd, then hesitantly said:

"In fact, to solve the problem of microplastics, there is another fundamental solution."

"Fundamentally solve it?" Liu Zhifan was stunned for a moment: "What method?"

Zhao Jingsi looked at Li Qingye with some hesitation.

Of course Li Qingye knew what the method he was talking about, he waved his hand, and then said, "The method Jingsi said is actually plastic-decomposing bacteria. The company has already achieved a lot in this regard."

Hearing this news, everyone was not too happy.

All the people present are smart people, they don't only look at the good and not the bad when they look at things.

Li Qingye continued: "Presumably you have also seen the problem of plastic-decomposing bacteria. To ensure that the plastic particles in nature are completely decomposed, it is necessary to unlock the genetic restrictions of this artificial fungus and allow it to have the ability to reproduce itself."

"In addition, once released into nature, it means that this fungus can no longer be eliminated, and I can't guarantee whether they will mutate into bacteria that are harmful to humans or other organisms during the natural reproduction process."

Qiu Yingle was thoughtful: "Is that so? In other words, the service life of plastic products has decreased, but they can still be used."

Although it is decided to release plastic fungus, how to release it requires strategy and time.

Jiang Mingxuan, the person in charge of the Science Department, asked: "Zhifan, your industry department should have a catalog of applications for plastic products, right?"

Others also spoke their minds.

For example, use natural fibers to completely replace chemical fibers, including the use of cotton, jute, Manila hemp, bamboo fiber, wood fiber and the like.

Li Qingye paused: "And once the plastic-decomposing fungus is released, the service life of most plastic products in human society will not exceed 3 months."

"Although plastic fungi will decompose plastic products indiscriminately, we still have some preparations, such as inserting dozens of targeted genes into the fungal gene, through which, the use of some specific agents and ingredients can inhibit its decomposition speed. "

As for the production cost of alternative materials, there is no need to worry.

Another part of disposable straws can continue to use plastic, but it needs to be stored in a special storage box sealed. Once opened, it must be used within a few days.

In addition, burying it deep in the soil can also delay the decomposition rate.

If there are dry and hot tropical deserts, or extremely cold poles, and plateaus with thin air and strong ultraviolet rays, in these areas, the decomposition rate of plastic fungi will drop several times, or even dozens of times.

In this way, the use of cotton to completely replace chemical fibers will become lower in cost.

He ordered: "Zhifan and Mingxuan, you are in charge of this matter and prepare for the upgrading and transformation of the industry. Of course, don't announce it to the public now, just make a plan internally."

At present, the most affected application areas are actually plastic bags, plastic boxes, foam boxes, plastic films, plastic packaging bags, and chemical fiber clothes that come into contact with food.

As long as Homo sapiens chooses to release, this kind of shock is almost unavoidable.

Of course, the 14-16 months here actually refers to being completely exposed to the air or water, and at the same time, the temperature and humidity are relatively suitable.

By fully switching to cotton, flax, jute, Manila hemp, wool, duck down, and leather to produce clothing, Homo sapiens can still control the production cost very low.

grunt!A thin layer of sweat broke out on Qiu Yingle's forehead, and she once again saw the horror of biologists.

If you choose to release plastic-decomposing bacteria, it means that these plastic-applied products will face a huge impact.

After weighing the pros and cons, Li Qingye made a decision.

Moreover, its cotton production cost is only 57 gold dollars per ton, equivalent to 114 US dollars per ton.

At the same time, aluminum alloy, stainless steel, wood, glass and the like can also be used, and the use of a part of plastic can also be replaced.

Liu Zhifan thought for a while: "We need to consider alternatives to plastics, or the issue of protection."

Although Qiu Yingle is now in charge of the Ministry of Culture and Entertainment, she has been in charge of Siam for a long time before, so she is more concerned about another special branch of the plastics industry:
"Mr. Chairman, do plastic fungi also work on natural rubber?"

Li Qingye nodded: "It also has a decomposition effect, but the speed is slower. Natural rubber will be completely decomposed in about 14 to 16 months."

After all, with the soaring global oil and natural gas prices, the current price of chemical fiber per ton has soared to 3800 gold dollars (equivalent to 7600 US dollars).

Jiang Mingxuan replied: "Yes, but the non-toxic inhibitor degrades very quickly, and usually only takes effect for a week or two."

But Li Qingye still gave everyone good news:

For example, the unique low-temperature glass technology and low-temperature alloy technology unique to Homo sapiens, as well as the dull farms that can produce a large amount of organic matter.

However, Homo Sapiens’ Wuguang Farm can produce 5 tons per mu, plant 6 stubbles a year, and produce 30 tons of cotton per mu per year, and the variety can be chosen at will.

The export price of American horse cotton is 2000-3000 US dollars per ton.

But Jiang Mingxuan shook his head: "Although fungal inhibitors can be suppressed, there are health risks in themselves, and plastic products that come into contact with the body cannot be added."

The choice before everyone now is to let go or not to let go.

Liu Zhifan and Jiang Mingxuan nodded.

Plastic products are a very comprehensive material for modern society.

From plastic bags, plastic boxes, plastic films, clothes, toys, plastic products, to interior decoration, electrical wires, vehicles, ships, aircraft, and even artificial satellites and space stations, plastic is everywhere.

Although Homo sapiens has its own petrochemical industry and a large number of oil and gas fields, this does not mean that the price of imported oil and natural gas will be low.

Take Egyptian long-staple cotton as an example. At present, the area of ​​cotton planted in Egypt is between 10 and 15 hectares, with an average output of about 1 ton per hectare, and its export price is US$5000 to US$6000 per ton.

Everyone once again had a heated discussion.

That is to release the plastic fungus, and first solve the problem of microplastics spreading all over the world.

When Qiu Yingle heard this answer, she immediately understood that the natural rubber industry in Southeast Asia cannot survive the attack of plastic fungi.

Discussions came and went, and they found that they could only look for alternatives.

"Yes, I will share it with everyone."

"Are there non-toxic inhibitors?"

Everyone read it attentively, because it is related to the whole world, and it is also related to the hundreds of large and small industries that need to be adjusted within Homo sapiens.

This cost is more expensive than using Egyptian long staple cotton.

Qiu Yingle said with a smile: "It doesn't matter, rubber tires, wire insulation layers, etc., you can use inhibitors."

After some discussion among the people, they found that plastic is not irreplaceable.

Liu Zhifan shared the plastic application catalog with everyone in a short while.

Homo sapiens can bear the loss of plastic, but other regions may not be able to bear it.

Especially in those developed regions, there are many industries that use plastics. Facing the indiscriminate attack of plastic fungi, those industries quickly fell into a state of shock without being prepared.

Therefore, even if it is just pretending, Homo sapiens must be prepared to refuse to admit it directly, leaving Europe, America and the Far East with nothing to say.

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