NASA-backed scientists turn plastic waste into edible cookies

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Scientists have engineered yeast to turn PET plastic and agricultural waste into ingredients for protein-rich, 3D-printed cookies called µBites.

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  • Scientists have engineered yeast to turn PET plastic and agricultural waste into ingredients for protein-rich, 3D-printed cookies called µBites.
  • Reported by ScienceDaily and published Sun, 13 Sep 2026 11:54:36 UTC.

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