# Bacteria That Breaks Down Plastic

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Podcast: [San Jose News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/san-jose-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7463308)
Published: 2026-06-28T19:25:28+00:00
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## Resource

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