MATERIALS AND METHODS
Isolation of polyethylene degrading bacteria: Soil sample from three different locations were collected to isolate Pseudomonas and compare their biodegradability. Locations chosen were (1) domestic waste disposal site dumped with household garbage and vegetable waste, (2) soil from textile effluents drainage site, and (3) soil dumped with sewage sludge. The soil sample was analysed for its indigenous bacterial enumeration and isolation purpose. Selective isolation of Pseudomonas spp. were performed and the isolates (P1, P2, and P3) were obtained in pure culture to be used as inoculum in degrading polyethylene. The cultures were maintained at ambient temperature and frequently revived to sustain its viability status. Isolation of Pseudomonas spp. from the soil was done by standard dilution methods and inoculation on King’s medium B agar. After incubation, the colonies were studied morphologically and biochemically.