Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have created an artificial “worm gut” that can break down plastics, providing hope for a solution to the world's plastic ...
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How worms could change plastic recycling forever

Discover how worms and other organisms are transforming plastic recycling. A significant portion of the world’s plastic remains unrecycled due to the lower cost of producing new plastic. However, ...
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A new study explores the potential of caterpillars to degrade polyethylene plastic, the most common type of plastic globally. A team at Brandon University in Canada, headed by Dr. Bryan Cassone, ...