# Bee nest linings could inspire plastics that break down in soil

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- Published: 2026-11-03T18:30:01+00:00
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Hundreds of millions of metric tons of plastics are produced every year, and most of them end up sitting in landfills or polluting natural environments after use. These plastics endure for dozens to hundreds of years. But some scientists are on the lookout for solutions to this problem. And now, one team of researchers might have found a potential solution in bee nests. Their study, published in t

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