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floofloof@lemmy.ca to Technology@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year ago

Stubborn polystyrene waste finally gets innovative recycling solution

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Stubborn polystyrene waste finally gets innovative recycling solution

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floofloof@lemmy.ca to Technology@lemmy.mlEnglish · 1 year ago
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Researchers propose a new chemical recycling method with pyrolysis to effectively break down polystyrene for reusability.
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      It’s in more stuff than you think. High density polystyrene is what a good chunk of disposable plastic spoons/forks/knives is made of.

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        The clear brittle kind. Cups too, the clear ones that snap when you squeeze them too hard.

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      Honestly probably pretty easily. Its not even a good packing material.

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