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NASA-backed scientists turn plastic waste into edible cookies

Source: FlexChar · Published Sep 13, 2026, 1:54 PM

In Science, FlexChar puts this story at the center of the day: Scientists have engineered yeast to turn PET plastic and agricultural waste into ingredients for protein-rich, 3D-printed cookies called µBites. Developed partly for NASA’s Deep Space Food Challenge, the system can produce proteins, fats, vitamins, and even vanilla flavoring from FlexChar is surfacing it because it is driving searches and conversation right now.

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