Kyoto Institute of Technology

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Discovery of plastic-eating bacteria Ideonella sakaiensis

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PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)

The most abundant plastic on Earth, commonly used in water and soda bottles, carpet, clothing fibers such as fleece, plastic jars, and potato chip bags. Typically takes 5-10 years to naturally decompose.

Bacterial degradation

The process by which Ideonella sakaiensis bacteria breaks down PET plastic by penetrating its surface and breaking its chemical bonds.

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Discovery of plastic-eating bacteria Ideonella sakaiensis

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Scientists may have found a solution to plastic pollution

10 years 2 months ago

Japanese research institution where co-author Kohei Oda works as a microbiologist. The institute was involved in discovering the plastic-eating bacteria.

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