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The Future of Plastic Recycling: How Advanced Modeling is Revolutionizing Sustainability

newswade February 6, 2025

s plastic waste continues to threaten the environment, advanced mechanistic modeling is emerging as a key solution to optimize chemical recycling. These models help break down plastics into reusable components efficiently, reducing reliance on virgin materials and minimizing pollution. Discover how kinetic simulations and innovative modeling techniques are shaping the future of sustainable plastics.

Vaporizing Plastic: A New Dawn for Recycling

newswade November 15, 2024

Researchers at UC Berkeley have developed a catalytic process that efficiently vaporizes plastic waste, such as polyethylene and polypropylene, converting it into reusable hydrocarbons for new plastics. This advancement supports a circular economy, helping reduce plastic pollution, reliance on fossil fuels, and environmental harm from plastic waste. By breaking down the chemical bonds in plastics, this innovative method offers a new recycling pathway, potentially making large-scale plastic recycling more feasible. If implemented globally, it could greatly benefit both the environment and the economy by transforming waste into valuable resources.