Abstract
As insects such as cockroaches can endure high radiation, flourish in unsanitary circumstances, thrive on germ-infested feed, and can even digest the organic polymer cellulose, the gut microbiota of these species likely produces enzymes contributing to their ability to digest a variety of materials. The use of cockroaches as a bio-resource to eliminate plastic is discussed. We explore whether species such as cockroaches are a potential bio-resource to eliminate plastic pollution and contribute to the sustainable development goals adopted by the United Nations as well as the global community to reduce and/or eliminate plastic pollution.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 455-458 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Environmental Microbiology Reports |
Volume | 15 |
Issue number | 6 |
Early online date | 8 Sept 2023 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Dec 2023 |
Keywords
- Animals
- Gastrointestinal Microbiome
- Sustainable Development
- RNA, Ribosomal, 16S
- Phylogeny
- Cockroaches
- United Nations