[Ecodharma] Wax worm saliva breaks down plastic

[Kokuu]

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/environment/2022/oct/04/wax-worm-saliva-rapidly-breaks-down-plastic-bags-scientists-discover

Gassho
Kokuu
-sattoday-

[Shonin Risa Bear]

I wonder will it be synthesized at scale.

gassho
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[Kokuu]

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
-sattoday-

[Tairin]

That sounds promising. Thanks for sharing Kokuu.


Tairin
Sat today and lah

[Seishin]

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

Sat