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Bacteria That Eat Plastic Found | Concord News
A groundbreaking new study reveals a soil-dwelling bacterium that can rapidly break down PET plastic—the same stuff in bottles and clothing—at room temperature. Discovered in a recycling plant’s soil, this strain outperforms previous plastic-eating microbes, thanks to unique enzymes scientists have now identified. While still in early stages, researchers are racing to scale it up, even exploring synthetic enzyme production for cost-effective cleanup. This discovery could revolutionize recycling and drastically cut plastic pollution, offering nature’s own solution to one of humanity’s biggest…
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