Scientists discover plastic eating bacteria

Category : Plastic pollution | Location : International  | Posted on 2026-06-22 08:47:33

The work began with soil collected from areas exposed to long-term plastic contamination. According to the paper, the team was interested in environments where microbes may already have adapted to the presence of synthetic waste. Such locations can act as natural testing grounds, offering clues about how bacteria respond when plastics become part of their surroundings.

Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/scientists-discover-plastic-eating-bacteria-that-can-break-down-pvc-one-of-the-worlds-hardest-plastics-to-recycle/articleshowprint/131823525.cms