biodegradation

Mealworms consuming polystyrene
Biotech & Recycling

Insects vs Plastic: How Mealworms and Wax Moths Biodegrade Polymers

Certain insect larvae eat plastic and digest part of it. A 2024 review in the Journal of Environmental Management covers what is known about insect…

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Bacteria biodegrading plastic biofilm
Biotech & Recycling

How Bacteria Eat Plastic: The Biochemistry of Biodegradation

Plastic is in the oceans, in soil and in the air, and some microorganisms have evolved to eat it. A 2024 review in FEMS Microbiology…

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