China can turn plastic waste to jet fuel at a low cost: study
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Chinese researchers have developed a new chemical technique that converts plastic waste into aviation fuel at a low cost. Global plastic production exceeds 460 million tonnes annually, and traditional disposal methods like incineration and landfilling are considered wasteful and polluting. This emerging technology offers a promising solution to the environmental impact of plastic waste.
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Chinese researchers have proposed a technology for converting plastic waste into jet fuel.
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Global plastic production exceeds 460 million tonnes annually.
South China Morning Post- Based on chemical conversion
- Published research by Chinese scientists
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Loaded language removedGlobal plastic production exceeds 460 million tonnes annually, and the material’s resistance to degradation is leading to concern about its environmental impact. Traditional disposal routes – incineration and landfilling – are not only inefficient but also polluting.
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Global plastic production exceeds 460 million tonnes annually.
South China Morning PostTraditional disposal of plastics (incineration and landfilling) is wasteful and highly polluting.
OpinionThe technique is promising and potentially low-cost.
OpinionChinese researchers have proposed a technology for converting plastic waste into jet fuel.
South China Morning PostA new chemical technique can convert discarded plastics into aviation fuel.
South China Morning Post