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Scientists discover worm that can biodegrade polythene [1]

A caterpillar commercially bred for fishing bait has the ability to biodegrade polyethylene

Publication Date: 
29/05/2017
Ghana Web (Ghana) [2]
Tags:
Solid Waste [3], Garbage [4], Plastics [5], Waste Management [6], Non Biodegradable Waste [7], Scientists [8]
Centre for Science and Environment
National Knowledge Commission Government of India

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