With the use of its cutting-edge HICOP (High-efficiency Oil Production) technology, Japanese firm Environment Energy hopes to process 20,000 tons of plastic per year and turn plastic trash into crude oil.

The enormous environmental hazards associated with the accumulation of plastic wastes is no longer unknown to the public. Globally, as much as one million disposable plastic bottles are bought every minute. This alarming statistic emphasizes how urgently we need to address and act on the growing problem of plastic waste.

On the brighter side, Japan is spearheading the way in plastic recycling, which has the potential to completely transform our approach to addressing this widespread issue, according to Interesting Engineering…..

https://www.deccanherald.com/environment/japans-450c-solution-to-tackle-the-rising-challenges-of-plastic-waste-3128957

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