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Soil Bacteria Can Eat Plastic | Philadelphia News
A groundbreaking new study reveals a soil-dwelling bacterium that can actually break down polyethylene—the plastic in grocery bags and bottles—offering a radical, nature-powered solution to our global plastic waste crisis. Scientists have isolated this microbe, which outperforms previous plastic-eating microbes, and are now racing to scale it up for real-world use. Imagine cleaning oceans and landfills with living organisms—this discovery could redefine recycling and give hope to environmentalists fighting pollution’s long-term damage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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