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# Plastic-digesting genetically engineered bacteria

Researchers have developed genetically engineered bacteria with the remarkable ability to digest common plastics including polyethylene terephthalate (PET). This breakthrough offers a promising solution to the global plastic waste crisis by converting plastic bottles into valuable compounds such as adipic acid. Despite regulatory challenges, the potential of these bacterium in mitigating plastic pollution and reducing greenhouse gas emissions is undeniable, marking a pivotal step towards a more sustainable future. ([Washington Examiner)](https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/2813035/plastic-pollution-could-genetically-engineered-bacteria-be-the-solution/)

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