New Plastic Eating Bacteria

  • Researchers from Shiv Nadar university, Greater Noida have discovered two strains of plastic-eating bacteria namely Exiguobacteriumsibiricum strain DR11 and Exiguobacteriumundae strain DR14.
  • These bacteria are said to be capable of decomposing polystyrene, the key ingredient of single-used plastic items like disposable plates, cups, cutlery, packaging materials, toys etc. Due to high molecular weight and long-chain polymer structure, polystyrene is quite resistant to degradation and persists in the environment for a longer time. The discovery may be an eco-friendly alternative for plastic waste worldwide.

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