A Worm May Hold The Key To Biodegrading Plastic
More than a trillion plastic bags are used annually. They're made of a notoriously resilient kind of plastic called polyethylene – but scientists have found that wax worms are able to break them down.
People around the world use more than a trillion plastic bags every year. They're made of a notoriously resilient kind of plastic called polyethylene that can take decades to break down.
But a humble worm may hold the key to biodegrading them.
It was an accidental discovery. Scientist and beekeeper Federica Bertocchini was, commonly known as a wax worm.
