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Soil Bacteria Breaks Down Plastic | Texas News
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A groundbreaking discovery reveals soil bacteria producing a powerful enzyme that efficiently breaks down polyethylene—the plastic in grocery bags and water bottles. Unlike past microbial solutions, this enzyme works faster and under more natural conditions, offering real hope for tackling plastic pollution. Scientists are now racing to scale it up for industrial use and explore its potential against other plastics, proving nature’s hidden solutions can revolutionize our fight against waste.
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