5. Plastic-To-Fuel Conversion Technologies
Companies like PLASTIC ENERGY have developed methods to transform post-consumer plastics into diesel, gasoline, or kerosene through a process called pyrolysis. This technology reduces pollution from both plastic waste and fossil fuel extraction. Compared to mechanical recycling, plastic-to-fuel conversion turns low-value, non-recyclable plastic into high-value fuel, providing an economic incentive to clear plastic litter. More details at Reuters.