Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Researchers just created an edible cookie made partly from PET plastic waste and agricultural scraps — using engineered yeast to convert plastic into protein, vitamins, and flavor. We break down exactly how it works, why it's safe, and what it could mean for disaster zones and space travel.

0:00 Meet µBites: the plastic-to-cookie project
1:30 How the science actually works
3:00 Why it doesn't contain plastic particles
4:30 Real-world uses: disaster zones & space
5:30 The bigger picture on plastic waste

#PlasticWaste #FoodScience #Innovation #Recycling

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