The ubiquitous incorporation of plastics into daily life, coupled with inefficient recycling
practices, has resulted in the accumulation of millions of metric tons of plastic waste, that …

This review showed that most previous works focus on the use of superworms to
degrade/remove PS, whereas other types of plastic polymers, such as polyethylene …

Biodegradable plastics can mitigate plastic waste issues by undergoing hydrolysis and
microbial digestion. However, biodegradable plastics face unjust accusations of not …

The role of the gut microbiota in host physiology has been previously elucidated for some
marine organisms, but little information is available on their metabolic activity involved in …

This research analyzes the impact of European directives, particularly the Waste Framework
Directive, on municipal waste management in Spain, with a focus on Law 7/2022 promoting …

The xenobiotic metabolism driven by the gut microbiota significantly regulates the
bioavailability and toxic effects of environmental pollutants such as plasticizers on aquatic …

Insect frass and vermicompost hold potential applications as fertilizers, with their abilities to
improve plant resilience against unfavorable environmental conditions and increase their …

A novel real time PCR protocol was developed for the detection of Zophobas atratus (syn.
Zophobas morio), the giant mealworm or 'superworm', in food or feed. Together with …

Foamed polystyrene (PS) is a prevalent material in consumer products and thus represents
one of the largest constituents of marine litter. PS may interact with and be ingested by …

Storing CO2 and converting it into valuable substances are crucial for addressing climate
change. While poly (propylene carbonate)(PPC), formed through the copolymerization of …