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Scientists Turn Plastic Waste into Protein-Rich Cookies
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Scientists utilize engineered yeasts to convert PET plastic and crop waste into protein-rich cookie ingredients
Phys.org and The Times of India reported on August 24, 2026, that researchers successfully synthesized edible food products using upcycled PET plastic bottles and agricultural waste. The innovative biochemical process employs engineered yeasts to produce vanilla-flavored, protein-rich cookies intended to help combat global food insecurity and supply future space crews.
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