New conversion process may reduce waste from hard-to-recycle plastics
New research out of UC Berkeley is tackling plastic waste by breaking it down into reusable gas. Researchers have developed a method to convert plastic waste into syngas, a mixture of hydrogen and carbon monoxide, which can then be used to produce fuels or chemicals. This process aims to address the growing plastic pollution problem while providing an alternative energy source. This new technology has the potential to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and mitigate environmental harm from plastic waste. Read more about how these hard-to-recycle plastics may be diverted away from landfills.
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