Plastic-Eating Worms and the Future of Recycling

What is the unique ability of the worms discussed in the video?

• They glow in the dark.

• They produce silk.

• They can eat plastic.

• They can fly.

Who discovered the worms that can eat plastic?

• Susan Frenkel

• John Wesley Hyatt

• Federica Bertokini

• Dominic Ian

What was one of the first plastics invented to replace ivory?

• Polyester

• Bakelite

• Celluloid

• Nylon

What is the main reason plastic lasts so long in the environment?

• It is made of metal.

• It is waterproof.

• Nothing evolved to break down its bonds.

• It is biodegradable.

What is the role of enzymes in the context of plastic recycling?

• They make plastic waterproof.

• They are used to color plastic.

• They help break down plastic.

• They make plastic stronger.

What is the potential benefit of biorecycling plastic?

• It can only be recycled once.

• It changes the color of plastic.

• It can be recycled infinitely.

• It makes plastic heavier.

What is the main challenge with using enzymes for recycling plastic?

• They are not scalable yet.

• They are too expensive to produce.

• They are too slow.

• They are toxic.

What is a major factor that makes virgin plastic cheaper than recycled plastic?

• Expensive recycling technology.

• Low cost of oil and gas.

• High demand for recycled plastic.

• Government subsidies for recycling.

What is the broader issue with plastic according to the video?

• The material itself is harmful.

• It is not versatile enough.

• The way we design, use, and dispose of it.

• It is too expensive to produce.

What lesson do the worms teach us about plastic?

• We should avoid using plastic entirely.

• We should stop recycling plastic.

• We should burn all plastic waste.

• We should adapt to live with plastic.