Trash talk

Watch: Superworms snacking on styrofoam could solve our trash problem

Simply delicious!

by Jennifer Walter
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University of Queensland

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The superworm larvae Zophobas morio might be best known for its popularity as food for pet reptiles and spiders.

But it also has a superpower that could help tackle the world’s monumental plastic-waste problem.

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