
Aug 25, 2026
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Would you eat a 3D printed cookie made from plastic waste? NASA astronauts might have to
Researchers at Southern Illinois University Carbondale used engineered yeast to turn plastic waste into 3D printed cookies. Funded by NASA, these "µBites" contain proteins and fats derived from broken-down plastic. Microbiologist Lahiru Jayakody said, "I think it has a pleasant, appealing aroma. And it will taste good, too."