A recent study by University of British Columbia researchers reveals mealworms can consume and process microplastics from face masks, presenting a possible biological approach to tackle the growing microplastic pollution crisis. Dr. Michelle Tseng and Shim Gicole from UBC’s Department of Zoology conducted experiments feeding mealworms with ground-up face masks mixed with bran. The study, published in Biology Letters, demonstrated these resilient insects consumed approximately 150 microplastic particles each over a 30-day period, effectively processing about half the available microplastic material. “Perhaps we can start viewing bugs as friends. We’re killing millions of insects every day from general pesticides – … Continue reading Mealworms Consume 150 Microplastic Particles Each in 30 Days