# Bacteria That Eats Plastic Found | California News

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Podcast: [California News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/california-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610473)
Published: 2026-09-08T06:34:51+00:00
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## Resource

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: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/bb17fd16ad3de3cc

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