YouTube Screenshots Scientists in Nairobi have discovered a new weapon in the battle against plastic waste: a polystyrene-eating insect. The material, also known as plastic foam, is widely used in packaging but is hard to break down with traditional recycling methods creating pollutants.

though this is the first time that an insect species native to Africa has been found to do this. Polystyrene, commonly known as styrofoam, is a plastic material that's widely used in food, electronic and industrial packaging. It's difficult to break down ...

Plastic-eating worms found in Africa can digest plastic with the help of gut bacteria, potentially aiding in reducing plastic pollution.