China Can Turn Plastic Waste into Jet Fuel at a Low Cost: Study The world is struggling to cope with its plastic problem: 460 million tonnes are produced annually, causing widespread environmental damage.
A recent study from China suggests that turning plastic waste into jet fuel could be a viable solution – but experts caution that this breakthrough may be more of a Band Aid than a cure all.
The research, conducted by scientists at the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute and Fudan University, involves using metal catalysts to break down polyolefins, a type of plastic that is notoriously difficult to recycle.