Cloé Dagnese Loredo

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Abstract Plastics are widely utilized due to their versatility and durability. However, their accumulation poses a significant negative impact on the environment. The biodegradation of plastics is a slow process driven by abiotic factors and microbial enzymes. Studies have demonstrated that the larvae of the insect Galleria mellonella L. (Linnaeus 1758) biodegrade plastics at a rate exceeding that of microbial biodegradation.