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From bottles to bakery: How scientists create edible cookies from recycled plastic

NPR | By Ari Daniel

Published September 5, 2026 at 4:43 AM PDT

New research at the American Chemical Society meeting showcased a potentially edible cookie made out of — plastic!

Ari Daniel

Ari Daniel is a freelance contributor to NPR's Science desk.

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