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Bacteria That Eat Plastic Pollution | Miami News
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Scientists have engineered E. coli bacteria to produce a new kind of biodegradable plastic that could revolutionize how we tackle plastic pollution. This breakthrough turns nature’s own processes into a solution, creating materials designed to break down safely in the environment—potentially replacing petroleum-based plastics in everything from packaging to electronics. Early results show promise for scalability and cost-effectiveness, offering a powerful biological alternative to our planet’s growing waste crisis.
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