EPISODE · Jan 25, 2023 · 3 MIN
This Solar Powered System Can Help Address Both Plastic Waste And Greenhouse Gases
from Cool Weird Awesome with Brady Carlson · host Brady Carlson
Too much waste plastic? Too many greenhouse gases in the atmosphere? Researchers in the UK may have a partial solution for both problems: a process that uses solar energy to convert plastic and greenhouse gases into useful products. Plus: a fancy new wastebasket is partly made of waste plastic and sawdust from the company's factory. Using solar power to convert plastic and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels (University of Cambridge) A trash can made from garbage and recycled materials (Inhabitat) Our Patreon backers help us keep up with all the latest green tech
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Too much waste plastic? Too many greenhouse gases in the atmosphere? Researchers in the UK may have a partial solution for both problems: a process that uses solar energy to convert plastic and greenhouse gases into useful products. Plus: a fancy new wastebasket is partly made of waste plastic and sawdust from the company's factory. Using solar power to convert plastic and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels (University of Cambridge) A trash can made from garbage and recycled materials (Inhabitat) Our Patreon backers help us keep up with all the latest green tech
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This Solar Powered System Can Help Address Both Plastic Waste And Greenhouse Gases
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