Kenya pollution: Plastic-eating mealworms offer hope for waste crisis

Scientists in Kenya say they've discovered a small but potentially powerful new weapon in their fight against plastic pollution. The Lesser Mealworm which is native to Africa is best known as a pest. But new research shows it may be one of the first recorded insects to eat plastic. Al Jazeera’s Catherine Soi reports from Nairobi. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.io/AJEMobile #KenyaScientists #PlasticPollution #LesserMealworm #EcoResearch #InsectsEatPlastic #SustainableSolutions #EnvironmentalInnovation #PlasticWaste #EcoFriendly #AfricaScience