Kenyan Insect Reduces Polystyrene
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•Scientists discover plastic-eating insect with potential to combat pollution
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The Kenyan lesser mealworm has demonstrated the ability to break down polystyrene, better known as Styrofoam .
Polystyrene is difficult to recycle due to its durability and the cost intensive processing methods required to break it down.
Scientists identified microbial groups within the bugs, which are capable of producing enzymes that breakdown synthetic plastics.
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