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Transforming Waste Plastic Into $10/Barrel Fuel

Posted by samzenpus on from the mr.-fusion dept.

Mike writes "Today Washington DC-based company Envion opened a $5 million dollar facility that they claim will be able to efficiently transform plastic waste into a source of oil-like fuel. The technology uses infra-red energy to remove hydrocarbons from plastic without the use of a catalyst, transforming 82% of the original plastic material into fuel. According to Envion, the resulting fuel can then be blended with other components, providing a source for gasoline or diesel at as low as $10 per barrel."

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  1. So what? I have an idea for free heat! by MarkRose · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Well, if that oil is to be used to heat houses, why not use a district heating system attached directly to the Capitol Building? Then you'd get hot air for free!

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  2. Re:Remove Hydrocarbons from Plastic???!!!! by flajann · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I mean, I guess I'm stupid for just going by the words someone says. I'm stupid for not being able to read minds. Or to make headway with idiotically-worded statements.

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  3. Re:Remove Hydrocarbons from Plastic???!!!! by uninformedLuddite · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    My Gawd your signature has revealed an awesome truth to me. It explains at least some of the USA's awful spelling choices.

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