Recently, researchers from the University of Cambridge, the UK, have developed a reactor that can, using just the energy from the Sun, convert plastic waste and greenhouse gases into sustainable fuels and other valuable products.
Key Points: The researchers developed an integrated reactor with two separate compartments: One for plastic and one for greenhouse gases.
Significance: Greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide and plastics are two of the biggest threats facing the natural world. Their conversion into value-added products, driven by solar energy, is an important step in the transition to a more sustainable, circular economy.