Scientists Turn Plastic Bottles into Edible Vanilla‑Flavour Cookies

In a recent New Scientist report, researchers demonstrated a method to convert discarded plastic bottles into edible cookies with a vanilla flavour. The study highlights a potential way to repurpose the hundreds of millions of tonnes of plastic waste generated annually. While the conversion offers a novel avenue for reducing plastic pollution, critics have raised concerns about the safety, nutritional value, and environmental impact of producing food from plastic. The research underscores the need for rigorous testing and regulatory oversight before such products reach consumers.