plastic waste

Oak Ridge National Laboratory has developed a process that turns waste plastic into liquid fuel, offering a potential route to both recycle plastic waste and produce usable energy. The announcement is drawing attention for its environmental and economic implications, with observers discussing whether the technology could scale to industrial use and help address the global plastic waste problem.

A Frederick County, Maryland business is working on converting plastic waste into filament for 3D printers, offering a recycling solution for a material that is difficult to reuse. The plan pairs local waste collection with the growing demand for 3D printing supplies. Details about the company, its process and timeline have not yet been widely reported, but the idea has drawn local attention as an example of small-scale recycling innovation.