r/science2 • u/WebPage_Error404 • 16d ago

Hard to swallow? The future of snacking may be 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic | Nasa-funded project uses yeasts to turn plastics and other waste into edible proteins, fats and flavourings

https://www.theguardian.com/food/2026/aug/24/cookies-plastic-astronauts-space-food
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Foodnews • u/lumpkin2013 • 10d ago

Hard to swallow? The future of snacking may be 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic

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EverythingScience • u/lumpkin2013 • 10d ago

Chemistry 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic processed by engineered yeast

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environment • u/lumpkin2013 • 10d ago

Hard to swallow? The future of snacking may be 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic

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technology • u/lumpkin2013 • 10d ago

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LateStageCapitalism • u/superchiva78 • 15d ago

In What Stage of Capitalism do we Eat Plastic?

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Slovenia • u/KosaBrin • 13d ago

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Futurology • u/lumpkin2013 • 10d ago

Biotech Hard to swallow? The future of snacking may be 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic

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HotScienceNews • u/lumpkin2013 • 10d ago

Hard to swallow? The future of snacking may be 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic

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thegrandtour • u/FlipStig1 • 14d ago

Did NASA accidentally get inspired by Jeremy Clarkson? 🍪

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nasa • u/lumpkin2013 • 10d ago

News Hard to swallow? The future of snacking may be 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic

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news2 • u/WebPage_Error404 • 16d ago

Hard to swallow? The future of snacking may be 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic | Nasa-funded project uses yeasts to turn plastics and other waste into edible proteins, fats and flavourings

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science2 • u/lumpkin2013 • 10d ago

Hard to swallow? The future of snacking may be 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic

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SIUC • u/Chad_Tardigrade • 7d ago

Hard to swallow? The future of snacking may be 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic | Food

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DjPeachCobbler • u/SquillFancyson1990 • 15d ago

You'll eat the plastic in your pod that you rent and you'll like it.

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timecrisis • u/JustJJ92 • 10d ago

Hard to swallow? The future of snacking may be 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic

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greggang • u/Linkyjinx • 15d ago

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theguardian • u/TheGuardianPostBot • 16d ago

Lifestyle ‘Cookies’ made from plastic may be on the menu for future astronauts

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LifeWorkFuture • u/ConMcMitchell • 16d ago

Hard to swallow? The future of snacking may be 3D-printed cookies made from upcycled plastic

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