Catalytic Process can Turn Plastic Waste into Valuable Resources

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Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley have developed a catalytic process that can essentially vaporize common plastics such as polyethylene and polypropylene into hydrocarbon building blocks. This advancement could contribute to a circular economy by converting plastic waste into reusable monomers for new polymers, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and the environmental impact of plastic waste.