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Genetically modified bacteria you say? Eh, what's the worst that could happen.
They're using horizontal gene transfer, which bacteria already use to hook their homies up with certain traits, to make them reproduce faster plus also make an enzyme that breaks down plastic. It's highly controlled and super specific, it's been a going on since the 1980's and we're still good lol