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Upcycled Space Snacks: Scientists Transform Plastic Waste Into Nutritious Treats
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By engineering yeast to convert PET plastic and agricultural waste into essential nutrients, researchers have created protein-rich, 3D-printed cookies called µBites. Developed for space travel, this innovative technology holds promising potential to simultaneously tackle plastic pollution and food insecurity here on Earth.
By engineering yeast to convert PET plastic and agricultural waste into essential nutrients, researchers have created protein-rich, 3D-printed cookies called µBites. Developed for space travel, this innovative technology holds promising potential to simultaneously tackle plastic pollution and food insecurity here on Earth.