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Giant Microwave Turns Plastic Back to Oil

Posted by samzenpus on from the but-how-is-it-on-popcorn dept.

An anonymous reader writes "From the newscientist article: "Key to GRC's process is a machine that uses 1200 different frequencies within the microwave range, which act on specific hydrocarbon materials. As the material is zapped at the appropriate wavelength, part of the hydrocarbons that make up the plastic and rubber in the material are broken down into diesel oil and combustible gas.""

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  1. Re:In any case... by heinousjay · · Score: 0, Troll

    Yay hyperbole! It's the most important weapon in the ecoterrorist tool box.

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