Scientists use sunlight to convert stubborn plastic waste into reusable material
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Scientists have developed a method to recycle black polystyrene using sunlight and carbon black pigment already in the plastic. The process converts up to 80% of waste into reusable styrene, addressing sorting and energy challenges that previously made recycling difficult. This innovation could significantly reduce landfill waste and advance sustainable plastic recycling, potentially extending to other hard-to-recycle colored plastics.
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