An Unexpected New Way To Recycle – Scientists Transform Plastic Waste Into Soap

Researchers have developed a new method to recycle plastics, such as those from milk cartons, food containers, and plastic bags, into soap. The method: Heat the long carbon chains in the plastics then quickly cool them. Researchers from Virginia Tech have developed a novel technique to upcycle plastics into valuable chemicals called surfactants, which are … Continue reading An Unexpected New Way To Recycle – Scientists Transform Plastic Waste Into Soap