"...achieved through a thermochemical decomposition of the shredded waste plastic at an elevated temperature in the absence of oxygen. “As much as 750 ml of gas can be produced from a mere four grams of plastic waste using the technology (750 litre from 4 kg),” said Dr. Lisa. “The trials have been successful in disintegrating all kinds of plastics including polythene, bottles, bags, tyres, charring plastics such as toffee covers and thermocol..."
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Plastic waste converted to burn as cooking gas
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A team of researchers from the National Institute of Technology, Calicut (NIT-C), has developed a technology that converts plastic waste into cooking gas, without causing pollution.