Stephen Techtmann, a microbiologist at Michigan Technological University, noted that initial ideas for converting plastic waste felt "a lot more science-fiction than really something that would work," reflecting skepticism in early stages.
Leonard Tender from DARPA emphasized the transition from initial disbelief about tackling plastic waste to believing in its feasibility, exemplifying the agency's focus on high-risk, high-reward projects that could lead to scientific breakthroughs.
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