Plastic to fuel: a startup in Mexico is converting waste into diesel and gasoline.

The level of ocean plastic pollution and beyond is constantly on the rise. The production of plastic goods exceeds 400 million tons annually. The Mexican startup Petgas offers an innovative solution to the problem of plastic waste by converting it into gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and paraffin.

As reported by AP, Petgas has developed a specialized installation that utilizes pyrolysis – a thermal decomposition process of plastic without oxygen access. This method allows for the production of various types of fuel and coke. The startup claims that the installation can process up to 1.5 tons of plastic in a week and generate 1,350 liters of fuel.

Although the initial phase of the process requires propane for heating, the system subsequently sustains itself by utilizing the gas produced during pyrolysis. The company acknowledges that the use of the resulting fuel is accompanied by CO₂ emissions. However, they emphasize that Petgas fuel contains lower sulfur levels and has a reduced environmental impact compared to conventional fuels.

Previously, "Telegraph" reported that microplastics were found in bottled water. Scientists are already discovering innovative solutions aimed at removing microplastics from water, as these particles enter the human body and may lead to unpredictable consequences.