Priya Tambe, ND Totewad*
Getting rid of plastic waste has become a big issue in recent decades due to the unregulated use of plastics for a number of purposes in both rural and urban areas, such as packaging, transportation, manufacturing, and agriculture. The primary source of environmental degradation and a growing ecological danger is the gradual accumulation of plastic. One of the main issues facing the twenty-first century is the sustainable usage of synthetic polymers. Plastic bags take around a millennium to decompose efficiently. In addition to increasing the problem of garbage disposal and land filling, plastic releases dioxins and CO2 when it burns, which contributes to pollution and global warming. Plastic cannot be broken down in the environment using conventional processes because they produce dangerous byproducts. Biodegradation of plastic by bacterial activity is one way to reduce plastic pollution. The processes of plastic biodegradation, phases involved in plastic degradation, and variables influencing plastic biodegradation are covered in this study. We have also examined the possible bacteria that break down plastic that have been described by various researchers.
Published Date: 2026-04-23; Received Date: 2026-02-07
