Bacteria That Eat Plastic Found in Soil | California News

Scientists have discovered a soil bacterium that can break down PET plastic—the same stuff in water bottles—by converting it into simpler compounds. Found at a recycling facility, this microbe could revolutionize waste cleanup and recycling. Researchers are now working to scale it up, explore its potential for other plastics, and deploy it safely, offering a natural, hopeful solution to our plastic pollution crisis. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/f331b4decf5a5766