12-Jul-19, IFL Science
Not all plastic can be recycled. To combat this problem, legislations are being pushed to get rid of non-recyclable plastics and researchers are working on devising new technologies to help reduce waste. Now, a team from the University of Chester say they have found a way to turn any plastic into electricity and fuel.
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The technology, developed with PowerHouse Energy, sees the conversion of plastic to electricity and hydrogen, with zero plastic remaining. The technology has much lower emissions compared to traditional incineration methods.
They are planning to roll-out plants in South-East Asia, with the intention to buy plastic waste at $50 per ton.