If all non-recycled plastics in the U.S. were converted to oil, the effort would generate enough transportation fuel to power nearly 9 million cars per year.
If all non-recycled plastics in the U.S. were converted to oil, the effort would generate enough transportation fuel to power nearly 9 million cars per year.
Researchers develop new chemical and mechanical methods of processing difficult-to-recycle materials, and a patent is awarded for twin-screw extruder design improvements.
A new group in Europe is working to build a demonstration plant to recycle EPS building insulation containing a brominated flame retardant.