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Bacteria That Eats Plastic Found | California News
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- Sep 8, 2026
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Summary
Scientists have discovered a soil bacterium that can efficiently break down PET plastic—the same stuff in bottles and packaging—offering a groundbreaking, natural solution to our planet’s plastic pollution crisis. Found in landfills, this microbe could revolutionize waste management if scaled up, turning environmental cleanup into a biological process. While not a magic fix, it’s a major leap forward in the fight against plastic waste. 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/bb17fd16ad3de3cc