Kumar, Dhushyant2026-03-272026-03-272026http://cuh.ndl.gov.in/handle/123456789/1854Due to improper disposal and mismanagement of plastic waste, plastic converted into microplastic when exposed to the environment causes tremendous burdens to nature. It becomes the most persistent pollutant in air, water, and land environments due to the inert property of plastic. It enters the environment from various sources, such as industrial, household, and agricultural waste, affecting the lives of humans, other living beings, and the entire ecosystem. Much research and experimentation have been conducted to eliminate microplastics from the envi ronment with the help of conventional methods, such as physical, chemical, and biological, which remove microplastics but are inefficient in eliminating them from the environment. Some processes are good for nature and the environment, as they can cause secondary pollution. Therefore, there is a need for some scientifically proven new methods to achieve the required level of results and be environmentally friendly. Bioremediation is a sound technique used to degrade plastic with the help of bacteria, fungi, algae, and insects. However, some studies reveal that the pretreatment (UV, thermal, chemical, and physical) can change the inert property of plastic, making it more available to the microbes and increasing the biodegradation process without affecting the microbes’ life. Such a treatment gives hope for removing plastic from the environment in an efficient way.en