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Bacteria That Eat Plastic | Concord News
Scientists have engineered E. coli bacteria to produce a super-efficient enzyme that breaks down PET plastic—the stuff in water bottles and clothing—offering a revolutionary path toward large-scale plastic recycling. This breakthrough, still in early stages, could transform how we tackle global plastic pollution by turning waste into useful material or safely eliminating it from ecosystems. While scaling up remains a challenge, the potential is huge, blending biology with environmental innovation to solve one of humanity’s most pressing crises. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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