Worms could save the planet!

Hey girls, i just found out about the most amazing thing!! Mealworms can eat plastic and turn it into fecal matter, meaning it is safe for reuse in soil !!!! This could redefine recycling!
Here are the articles for you to read. The first one you can also show your kids:
http://www.upworthy.com/worms-that-can-eat-plastic-could-save-us-from-destroying-the-planet?c=upw1&u=9f520353081d4a7db5a31f440814872daf50a0a4

http://qz.com/514845/mealworm-poop-might-hold-the-secret-to-recycling-styrofoam/