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Researchers from the International Centre of Insect Physiology and Ecology discovered plastic-eating insects in Kenya.

An experiment reveals that a bio-solution to humans’ microplastics mess is likely to fall short, but could inspire other ways to attack the problem.

A plastic-eating insect may help solve the trash problem that has choked the Earth for a long time, scientists have concluded in a new study.

Jonathan Birch, professor of Philosophy at LSE whose work led to the extension of the Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill which ...

By studying these natural “plastic-eaters”, we hope to create new tools that help get rid of plastic waste faster and more ...

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Kenyan scientists have discovered that a native mealworm can eat and break down polystyrene - a breakthrough that could help tackle the continent's growing plastic waste crisis.

Kenyan scientists have discovered that a native mealworm can eat and break down polystyrene – a breakthrough that could help tackle the continent's growing plastic waste crisis.

Researchers in Kenya have discovered that lesser mealworm larvae can digest polystyrene, a common type of plastic, thanks to specific bacteria in their gut. This discovery offers a potential ...

The larvae were able to consume nearly 50% of the polystyrene they were fed during the trial period, a significant finding ...