Replies to post #220296 on Kraig Biocraft Laboratories Inc (KBLB)

[arachnodude]

Where does that affect humans?

As scientists have shown with yeast bio-factories...

“This not only makes fermentation expensive and uncompetitive with oil refining, but it also means that production of these next generation bio-products competes with the human food supply by taking up arable land.”

[Little G]

Just like lobster!

[WebSlinger]

<< Silkworm cocoons are boiled. The heat kills the silkworms and the water makes the cocoons easier to unravel. >>

Exactly, there is loads of energy used to boil the water. That energy comes from nuclear, oil, or natural gas, which is not "eco-friendly".

In addition, reeling silk takes lots of energy as well.