Wax Worms Can Neutralize the Ecological Impact of Plastic

Chemical research into how these wax worms are able to biodegrade polyethylene (read: plastic grocery bags) can one day rid our planet of our plastic islands and neutralize the ecological impact of plastic. One for biomimicry!

https://www.researchgate.net/blog/post/this-plastic-eating-caterpillar-can-help-us-get-rid-of-our-trash

“100 wax worms can biodegrade 92 milligrams of polyethylene in a mere 12 hours.”

The OpenLab at City Tech:A place to learn, work, and share

The OpenLab is an open-source, digital platform designed to support teaching and learning at City Tech (New York City College of Technology), and to promote student and faculty engagement in the intellectual and social life of the college community.

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The OpenLab at City Tech:A place to learn, work, and share

The OpenLab is an open-source, digital platform designed to support teaching and learning at City Tech (New York City College of Technology), and to promote student and faculty engagement in the intellectual and social life of the college community.