New Plastic Can Be Recycled - Infinitely! | Future Technology & Science News 331

👉 Watch more ▶ https://bit.ly/finite-future ------------------------------ TRANSCRIPT Scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory have created a new type of #plastic that can be infinitely recycled, offering a solution to the world's pollution problem. They used engineered microbes to produce sustainable alternatives to the 90% of plastics that currently cannot be recycled and rely on polluting petrochemicals as their base. This new plastic, called #polydiketoenamine or #PDK, can be repeatedly broken down into its original building blocks without any loss in quality, making it highly recyclable. The researchers have successfully integrated bio-based ingredients into PDK for the first time, providing material properties and cost advantages over traditional petrochemical-based plastics. This breakthrough could pave the way for more eco-friendly and circular materials in various products, from adhesives to automotive parts. The development of PDK plastics made from renewable sources could reduce reliance on fossil fuels and contribute to solving the plastic waste problem. Source: https://www.nature.com/articles/s4189... ------------------------------ ABOUT Finite Future brings you the latest future technology and science news that can disrupt the world we live in – for better or worse. • We are concerned about the future of humanity. • We care about our planet. • We want to make the world a better place. You are here because you share the same values. Please become a Supporter! 👉 Subscribe ▶ https://bit.ly/FF-subscribe