PET Plastic Breaks Down Faster Than Thought | Hartford News

A groundbreaking study reveals that PET plastic—found in water bottles and clothing—is breaking down in just years, not centuries, thanks to a newly discovered enzyme from bacteria naturally evolved to eat plastic. This “molecular scissors” could revolutionize recycling by efficiently dismantling plastic waste without the energy and pollution of current methods. Scientists are now racing to scale up or engineer this enzyme for real-world impact, offering a powerful, nature-driven solution to one of humanity’s biggest environmental crises.

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