• JENIFER GLADIS.D
• NITHYA KALYANI.V

Plastic pollution is a significant environmental concern, but soil microorganisms can degrade plastics through various mechanisms, including photo-oxidative and thermal degradation. Microorganisms like Pseudomonas, Bacillus, and Streptomyces break down plastics using enzymes, offering a promising solution for plastic waste management. However, plastic biodegradation faces challenges like recalcitrant plastics, environmental factors, and limited microbial capabilities. Recent biotechnology advances have improved plastic degradation efficiency, and future research prospects include exploring new enzymes, optimizing conditions, and scaling up processes for sustainable circular economy.

Plastic, microorganisms, degradation, challenges, advances in biotechnology, future prospects.

"PLASTIC DEGRADATION BY SOIL MICROORGANISMS ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no.b144-b150, March-2025, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503117.pdf

"PLASTIC DEGRADATION BY SOIL MICROORGANISMS ", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.12, Issue 3, page no. ppb144-b150, March-2025, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2503117.pdf