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EPISODE · Jun 28, 2026 · 1 MIN

Bacteria That Breaks Down Plastic

from San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

Scientists have engineered soil bacteria to break down PET plastic faster and at lower temperatures, offering a revolutionary natural solution to global plastic waste. This breakthrough could transform recycling and pave the way for a circular economy, turning trash into harmless or useful materials within years. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b011ea9ebcb8499f

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