Scientists developed a method to turn plastic bottles and agricultural waste into edible, protein-rich 3D-printed cookies called µBites. The multi-step process uses heat to break down plastic and plant matter, then engineered yeast converts the carbon into proteins and fats. Lab tests confirm the cookies are free of toxins, but human taste tests are still pending approval. The research aims to address global hunger and plastic pollution, with potential use for astronauts, submariners, and disaster victims. Skepticism remains over whether people will accept food derived from plastic slurry as a substitute for natural, whole-food solutions. Scientists at Southern Illinois University…
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