NASA-backed scientists turn plastic waste into edible cookies

ScienceDaily
Sep 13, 2026, 7:54 am75 ptsTrending
Scientists have engineered yeast to turn PET plastic and agricultural waste into ingredients for protein-rich, 3D-printed cookies called µBites. Developed partly for NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge, the system can produce proteins, fats, vitamins, and even vanilla flavoring from waste materials. Researchers…

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