Can you rewrite this article as if you were presenting it to an environmental council?

Plastic is all around us: in our toothbrushes, pens, cars, and even clothing! It is very useful. But plastic trash ends up in the environment and is bad for animals and humans. It can take hundreds of years to break down. Recycling this plastic can take a lot of energy and often still leaves waste. We wanted to find a better way to break plastic down and reuse it to make new plastic. 

We discovered an enzyme that “digests” plastic in the same way that humans can digest food.  Using this enzyme to break down used plastic means we will need much less energy to recycle plastic. Plus, we can even use the products of the process to make plastics that are just as good as new ones!
Members of this esteemed Environmental Council, I thank you for your time. I am here today to address a pressing issue affecting our planet, plastic pollution. This material has become an important part of our lives, from helping contain chemicals to easy access to drinkable water. However, the current disposal methods of plastics threaten animal and human health. Decomposition takes hundreds of years, our current recycling methods use too much energy, and too often, a lot of waste is produced.
We have recently discovered an enzyme capable of "digesting" plast, similar to how humans digest food. Using this product, we can significantly reduce the energy used and use the byproducts to create equal-quality plastics.
This enzymatic approach has the promise to revolutionize the plastic industry and address the ecological challenges we face. Through this method, we can reduce plastic waste's impact on our planet and its inhabitants. With this method, we are closer to minimizing waste and creating a sustainable future. I urge the council to consider using this approach seriously to help our environment and planet by forging a greener path for future generations.