Question

can bacteria break down plastic​

Answer 1

Answer:

Bacteria can break down plastic. In 2016, Japanese scientists discovered a bacterium that can break down PET plastic, which is primarily known from plastic bottles and clothing fibres. ... Ideonella sakaiensis is able to break down PET into the same two compounds.

Answer 2

Bacteria can break down plastic. In 2016, Japanese scientists discovered a bacterium that can break down PET plastic, which is primarily known from plastic bottles and clothing fibres. ... Ideonella sakaiensis is able to break down PET into the same two compounds