In 2017, a remarkable discovery by biologist and amateur beekeeper Federica Bertocchini changed how scientists think about plastic waste — and it started by accident. 🐛🛍️ When she placed waxworms (the larvae of the wax moth) inside a plastic bag, they quickly chewed holes through it. But it wasn’t just mechanical damage — the worms were chemically breaking the plastic down. Further investigation revealed the secret lay in their saliva, which contains powerful enzymes capable of oxidizing polye