Wax worm saliva rapidly breaks down plastic bags, scientists discover
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Its enzymes degrade polyethylene within hours at room temperature and could ‘revolutionize’ recycling. Wax worm eating a piece of plastic. Photograph: CSIC Communications Department/PA – Damian Carrington Environment editor @dpcarrington Last modified on 2022 Oct 04 – Enzymes that rapidly break down plastic …