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    [Ecodharma] Wax worm saliva breaks down plastic

    Hi all

    Given the extensive nature of plastic pollution, the discovery that wax worm saliva can break down plastic bags could be a pivotal breakthorugh in dealing with these problematic chemicals.

    https://www.theguardian.com/environm...tists-discover

    Gassho
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    I wonder will it be synthesized at scale.

    gassho
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    I wonder will it be synthesized at scale.
    Yes, this is a good question. I am wondering how many wax worms are required and how much plastic can be transformed in a given time.

    Gassho
    Kokuu
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    That sounds promising. Thanks for sharing Kokuu.


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    Fascinating discovery and future potential. Thank you for sharing Kokuu.

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