Plastic is one of the widely used polymers around the globe since its discovery. It is highly
impossible to think the ease of life without the aid of plastic. Every year billion tons of
plastic waste gets accumulated in the environment and leads to death of both marine and
terrestrial animals. Plastic is very durable and needs around 1000 years to degrade under the
natural environment. The present book illustrates the importance and significance of the
bioremediation to tackle the problem of plastic waste. Previously we have reported elite
rhizobacterial isolates (Lysinibacillus fusiformis strain VASB14 WL and Bacillus cereus strain
VASB1 TS) of Avicennia marina Vierh (Forsk.) from the West Coast of India with the potential to
degrade plastic (polythene). The present book attempted to address the bioremediation scenario
of plastic waste (including micro plastic) using microbes with bacteria in particular. Various
strategies used to tackle with the plastic waste were highlighted with case studies of plastic
waste management including in vitro in situ and ex situ with a special reference to
biodegradation technology. After the biodegradation of the plastic using microbes the
generated plastic (polythene) degradation products (PE-DPs) were also documented using GC-MS
technique followed by their deleterious effect on both animal and plant systems. The book also
enhances the awareness of the plastic-free society and also suggests some alternative materials
to be used instead of plastic. Lastly the book suggests recommends the strategies to be
followed by the lawmakers in the government organizations non-government organizations social
organizations to frame the regulations and guidelines to implement at mass level to reduce the
generation of plastic waste.
