New process turns mixed plastic waste into hydrogen fuel without sorting
July 14, 2026
July 14, 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, July 14 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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New process turns mixed plastic waste into hydrogen fuel without sorting
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Key takeaways
* Because most recycling processes require plastics to be sorted by type first, only 9% of discarded plastic is actually recycled; 79% is dumped in landfills and another 12% is incinerated, releasing carbon dioxide in the process.
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New process turns mixed plastic waste into hydrogen fuel without sorting
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Key takeaways
* Because most recycling processes require plastics to be sorted by type first, only 9% of discarded plastic is actually recycled; 79% is dumped in landfills and another 12% is incinerated, releasing carbon dioxide in the process.
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