Plastic is defined as a material that has a large molecular weight that contains organic material as an essential substance. Approximately 21 million tons of plastic were consumed in India total in 2021. Millions of people's livelihoods, food production, and social well-being might all be adversely affected by plastic pollution, which also has the potential to alter ecosystems and natural processes and reduce ecosystems' ability to adapt to changing conditions. When you consider that just 12.3% of the 5.54 million tons of plastic trash generated in our country alone annually receives recycled, a sustainable approach to managing plastic waste is desperately needed. Traditional methods, like as landfills. The increasing issue of solid waste, with a focus on plastic waste, has led to research into alternative sustainable waste management techniques. This essay discusses the pressing environmental problems related to solid waste, particularly plastics. It highlights the importance of putting into practice a systematic approach that adheres to the highest ecological standards. One possible solution in this regard is the biodegradation of polymers by microorganisms isolated from landfills. This method effectively and sustainably transforms polymers into carbon dioxide, water, and biomass. Finding microbes and enzymes that can break down plastics has been the focus of extensive study in recent years. With an emphasis on current developments and discoveries in this field, this study therefore examines the shortcomings of traditional plastic waste treatment and dives into microbiological-based strategies. It is emphasized how important it is to have environmentally friendly and sustainable alternatives in order to fight plastic pollution. As a result, this study also examines the present difficulties in plastic biodegradation and highlights opportunities for further development of plastic biodegradation technology.
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- Anonymous (Author), 2025, A Brief study on Plastic-Degrading Microbes: Opportunities, Mechanisms, and Challenges in Bioremediation, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1592652
