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by ars 2164 days ago
Polyethylene.
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They don't identify the bacterium in the article, but waxworm guts contain them: https://www.forbes.com/sites/jeffkart/2020/03/09/mysterious-...

Pseudomonas bacteria can break down polyurethane, which is a tougher material than polyethylene: https://www.nationofchange.org/2020/03/28/scientists-find-ba...