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Soil Bacteria Breaks Down Plastic | Texas News
Scientists have discovered a soil bacterium that can break down PET plastic—the same stuff in water bottles and food packaging—using powerful enzymes that turn plastic into harmless molecules. This breakthrough could revolutionize recycling and waste management by offering a natural, scalable solution to plastic pollution, potentially reducing landfill and ocean waste. Researchers are now working to cultivate the bacteria and engineer the enzymes for faster, more efficient plastic degradation, turning dirt into a powerful weapon against one of humanity’s biggest environmental challenges…
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