Method for Zero-Waste Circular Economy Using Worms for Plastic Agriculture: Augmenting Polystyrene Consumption and Plant Growth

Method for Zero-Waste Circular Economy Using Worms for Plastic Agriculture: Augmenting Polystyrene Consumption and Plant Growth

Polystyrene (PS) is one of the major plastics contributing to environmental pollution with its durability and resistance to natural biodegradation. Recent research showed that mealworms (<i>Tenebrio molitor</i>) and superworms (<i>Zophobas morio</i>) are naturally able to con...

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Main Authors: Samuel Ken-En Gan, Ser-Xian Phua, Joshua Yi Yeo, Zealyn Shi-Lin Heng, Zhenxiang Xing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Methods and Protocols
Subjects:
biodegradation
mealworm
superworm
frass
polystyrene
rooting
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2409-9279/4/2/43

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