Bacteria That Eats Plastic Discovered

A groundbreaking new study reveals soil bacteria called Ideonella sakaiensis can break down PET plastic—used in bottles and clothing—in just weeks, thanks to two powerful enzymes, PETase and MHETase. This natural recycling system offers a promising biological solution to the global plastic waste crisis, with scientists now racing to optimize and scale it for real-world impact. 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/2dd8a53d59874aec