Catalyzes the hydrolysis of cutin, a polyester that forms the structure of plant cuticle (Ref.1). Shows esterase activity towards p-nitrophenol-linked aliphatic esters (pNP-aliphatic esters) (Ref.1, PubMed:23718548, PubMed:23592055). Capable of degrading the plastic poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET), the most abundant polyester plastic in the world (Ref.1, PubMed:23718548, PubMed:23592055). Capable of degrading the bioplastic poly(lactic acid) (PLLA) (PubMed:28671263). (ethylene terephthalate)(n) + H2O = (ethylene terephthalate)(n-1) + 4-[(2-hydroxyethoxy)carbonyl]benzoate + H(+) a butanoate ester + H2O = an aliphatic alcohol + butanoate + H(+) an acetyl ester + H2O = acetate + an aliphatic alcohol + H(+) cutin + H2O = cutin monomers. kcat is 211.9 sec(-1) with pNP-acetate as substrate (at 25 degrees Celsius and pH 7) (Ref.1). kcat is 436 sec(-1) with pNP-acetate as substrate (at 25 degrees Celsius and pH 7) (PubMed:23592055). kcat is 195.1 sec(-1) with pNP-butanoate as substrate (at 25 degrees Celsius and pH 7) (Ref.1). kcat is 325 sec(-1) with pNP-butanoate as substrate (PubMed:23718548). kcat is 327 sec(-1) with pNP-butanoate as substrate (at 25 degrees Celsius and pH 7) (Ref.1). Has potential for application in biological recycling of plastic waste products. Belongs to the AB hydrolase superfamily.