Scientists discovered a common bacterium that can ‘eat’ plastic whole — and the breakthrough could be game-changing

Researchers have uncovered a bacteria that “eats” plastic and could help to support plastic recycling efforts across the globe.
More than 380 million tons of plastic are produced every year, nearly half of which is single-use. And while recycling efforts are widespread, less than 5% of all plastic is recycled, with the rest of it often winding up in landfills.
Scientists discovered a common bacterium that can ‘eat’ plastic whole — and the breakthrough could be game-changing