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Scientists turn plastic waste into protein cookies; foodcan tackle hunger and feed space crews

TOI Science Desk25 Aug 2026, 06:30 amUpdated 2h ago1 min readWorldWorld

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Scientists turn plastic waste into protein cookies; food can tackle hunger and feed space crews

Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are developing protein-rich cookies made using plastic waste and agricultural waste. Called µBites, the cookies use PET plastic from bottles and discarded corn stalks and leaves. Programmed yeasts convert processed waste into proteins, fats, acids and flavouring molecules. The NASA-linked project is aimed at developing food for resource-limited environments, including future deep-space missions.

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Source: Times of India · TOI Science Desk. Published 25 Aug 2026, 06:30 am.

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