These plastivore caterpillars can devour a plastic bag in just 24 hours

Scientists have discovered that waxworm caterpillars can break down polyethylene plastic, one of the most common and persistent pollutants on Earth. These plastivores metabolize plastic into body fat within days, offering a striking potential solution to the global waste crisis. But theres a twist: on a plastic-only diet, the caterpillars weaken and die quickly.