# Scientists Engineer Bacteria to Break Down Microplastics Found in Wastewater

- Link: https://www.widthness.com/scientists-engineer-bacteria-to-break-down-microplastics-found-in-wastewater/
- Published: 2025-01-12T09:00:29-06:00
- Author: Curated by John Wysocki

Image caption: A collage of microplastics images. Image credit: Svetlozar Hristov / iStock / Getty Images Plus. Article by Cristen Hemingway Jaynes. EcoWatch – January 9, 2025. Study: Microbial Biotechnology. Microplastics — the ubiquitous tiny plastic particles that are the result of the breakdown of plastic water bottles, packaging and synthetic clothing fibers — can run through wastewater treatment plants, making their way into the environment. Researchers have engineered bacteria that is commonly found in the treatment plants to break down […] Click here to view original web page at www.ecowatch.com