That said, I doubt this will become apocalyptic. Wood is highly biodegradable, yet even untreated wood will last decades if you keep it dry and away from soil. Microorganisms eating plastic will make it less weather-resistant and maybe worse food packaging, but it won't kill all use of plastic
Which is why so many modern cars have weird electrical faults and fires.
It seems like they could incorporate capsaicin and other deterrents into the polymers, but that probably isn't pleasant for individuals involved in the production process.
Not sure what the point of your question is, though.
Meanwhile with the exception of wires in high-temperature areas, PVC just doesn't do that.
Aside from that ... this is not an anecdote vs anecdote debate, these wires have been around for decades and this exact question has been studied scientifically. The degradation rate and wire-chewing prevalence are comparable with PVC.