Are Wax Worms the Future of Recycling?

A recent discovery made by a beekeeper and scientist could change recycling forever. After removing wax worms, which are moth larvae that infest beehives, from their hives, they were placed in plastic bags. After noticing the worms eating holes in the bag, the scientist did a study that concluded the enzymes in these worms' stomachs were able to break down the polyethylene at room temperature in a matter of hours.

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