PET Plastic Breaks Down Faster Than Thought | Orange County News

A groundbreaking study reveals that PET plastic—used in water bottles and food containers—is breaking down much faster than previously thought, potentially within years rather than centuries. Researchers discovered naturally occurring enzymes can degrade PET into its original building blocks, offering new hope for recycling and environmental cleanup. While not a magic solution, this discovery opens pathways to harnessing nature’s power to tackle plastic pollution on a larger scale. 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/78f5e261fb4bba10