Could biology solve the problem of disposing of plastic waste?
It might just be the case according to a recent study at Stanford University.
Reporting is here -http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/innovation/styrofoam-eating-mealworms-could-happily-dispose-plastic-waste-n435901 along with some photos.
But in essence the larvae of mealworms can be raised on styrofoam! Yes, styrofoam.
The world uses a lot of styrofoam each year with a large amount in simple, single use styrofoam cups for coffee and similar take away drinks.
I have personally observed the good old cockroach tuck into styofoam.........but this technology of raising insects on styrofoam seems such a simple option that would lend itself to mass production.
I just wonder though, at the real will to set something up.
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