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Astronauts Could Soon Eat Delicious Cookies Made From Recycled Plastic!

Photo: Kobby Mendez / Unsplash
Scientists have found an amazing way to turn old plastic waste into safe, tasty food for space travelers. This mind-blowing project uses special microbes [tiny living creatures] to break down the plastic and transform it into yummy treats. Would you take a bite of a chocolate chip cookie that used to be a plastic water bottle?
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Newsround (BBC)
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