New method efficiently converts mixed plastic waste into a product that could have a range of applications, according to scientists.
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I am not sure if this is as much for the environment as it is for keeping the status quo on the energy sector. Not to mention it is not stated whether or not if side products of this transformation shed shit tons of microplastics (as compared to usual disintegration of plastic thrash).