Repolywise, a start-up founded by University of Oxford researchers, has developed the "Atomic Scissors" technology to tackle the global plastic waste crisis. Funded by a nearly US$500,000 grant from Innovate UK, the technology uses an innovative hydrocracking process to break down hard-to-recycle plastics like polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) into propane. This propane is sold to the petrochemical industry to create new high-quality plastics, promoting a circular economy.
Repolywise's lab-scale technology currently processes small batches but aims to scale up to handle commercial quantities, from kilograms to tonnes, in the near future. The process is more cost-effective and energy-efficient than traditional recycling methods. Innovate UK is supporting this breakthrough as part of a broader initiative to combat plastic pollution globally.
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Innovations in wastewater treatment using engineered microbes can lead to more effective degradation of contaminants, reducing the impact on ecosystems.
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@rashid_kamau i agree this is such a superb invention... It will help curb the plastics pollution in a more sustainable and safe way
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Great.its about time that we did invest in research institutions inorder to come up with great ideas that will help bring about change .
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@rosebellendiritu absolutely... If more funds are directed to such innovations we can solve all the problems we are facing in this era... Sooner than we expected
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Their work contributes to global efforts to reduce environmental harm, something that strongly aligns with our views on protecting ecosystems and reducing pollution through sustainable practices.
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@grace_njeri_804 i agree... Getting rid of plastics will ensure a healthy ecosystem contributing to a clean livable planet
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Such a technology by Oxford's Repolywise offers a ground-breaking solution to plastic pollution. By efficiently breaking down hard-to-recycle plastics into reusable propane, it promotes a circular economy and addresses global waste challenges.
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Great initiative!! Sustainable circular economy is the way to go!!
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@walter_lungayi Correct. Embracing a sustainable circular economy ensures resources are reused efficiently, reducing waste and environmental impact. Initiatives like this are key to building a greener future.
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@walter_lungayi Absolutely... Circular economy is a great way of ending pollution in the world
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That a very good example for others to follow
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A promising solution to the global plastic waste problem
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@dickson_mutai It does offers a promising solution by turning hard-to-recycle plastics into reusable resources, promoting sustainability and significantly reducing plastic waste. Itâs an exciting step forward in addressing the plastic crisis.
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@dickson_mutai indeed... We should see more of such solutions coming up and getting the support it requires
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this is a great innovation