Are there any bacteria that can decompose plastic? What enzymes do they produce to break down synthetic materials?

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Are there any bacteria that can decompose plastic? What enzymes do they produce to break down synthetic materials?

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Yes. Ideonella sakaiensis uses PET hydrolase to break down PET, which is a very common plastic.