Chomping Toward Better Plastic Recycling

We know all kinds of things about plastic – except, how to break it down for recycling. But some hungry insects can digest plastic. So researchers are taking a look at how these critters process plastic, to improve plastic recycling by following their lead. Links from this episode:Find all episode transcripts on our websiteSubmit a proposal to work with the JGI!Genome Insider is a production of the Joint Genome Institute. --Sound Effects Credits:"Splash, Small, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org“Water movements big splashes and waves” by KyleS of Freesound.org“Fishing-rod” by KirstenBrooks3232 of Freesound.org“By a Pond Ambience” by Cueckermann of Freesound.org“Splash, edited” by MRicken1 of Freesound.org“Fishing Rod Whip” by TyroneW of Freesound.org