Soil Bacteria Could Break Down Plastic | Hartford News

Scientists have discovered soil bacteria that can break down polyethylene plastic—the stuff in bags, bottles, and more—using special enzymes engineered to snip plastic chains. This breakthrough could revolutionize waste cleanup, enabling scalable, eco-friendly plastic recycling and reducing our dependence on new plastic production. Researchers are now focused on making these enzymes cost-effective and stable for real-world use, offering a hopeful glimpse at nature’s power to solve one of humanity’s biggest environmental challenges.

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