{
  "id": 13888770,
  "title": "Meet Arya Satheesh, 18, who invented plant-based plastic to fight microplastics",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/meet-arya-satheesh-18-who-invented-plant-based-plastic-to-fight",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-12T05:06:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/people/theres-no-point-in-saying-recycle-recycle-meet-arya-satheesh-the-18-year-old-who-invented-a-plant-based-plastic-designed-to-tackle-microplastic-pollution/articleshow/134883211.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "At just 18, Arya Satheesh from Ireland has pioneered Eco Purge, a groundbreaking biodegradable plastic designed to combat plastic pollution effectively. This smart material not only decomposes but also emits enzymes that actively break down microplastics in the ecosystem. Inspired by her discovery of water contaminants, Satheesh aims to shed light on the crucial issue of plastic waste.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}