Styrofoam-snacking 'superworms' could offer future solution for plastic recycling

Scientists discovered the worms create enzymes that can degrade certain plastics.
Wednesday, June 15, 2022
LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Scientists in Australia are studying so-called superworms that could offer a solution for plastic recycling.

Researchers say the darkling larvae eat polystyrene, better known as Styrofoam.
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Scientists discovered the worms create enzymes that can degrade certain plastics.

Researchers hope their findings can pave the way for technology to break down and help recycle plastics on a larger scale.
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Reports say that could take a few years to develop.

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