Page 55 - Plastics News April 2025
P. 55
TECHNOLOGY NEWS
Lowers operational costs over time
Challenges:
High initial setup cost
Requires continuous updates and maintenance
7. Plasma Pyrolysis
ogy creates an unalterable system that makes
waste collection processes alongside process-
ing operations and material reuses fully trans-
parent.
Key Benefits:
Prevents fraud and greenwashing
Enhances accountability across supply chains
Plasma pyrolysis represents an advanced ver-
sion of this process since it employs high-tem- Encourages consumer participation in recycling
perature plasma torches to transform plastic programs
waste into synthetic gas (syngas) which creates
energy or chemical products for industrial needs. Challenges:
Key Benefits: Requires widespread adoption
Highly efficient waste-to-energy conversion Data privacy concerns
9. Biodegradable and Bio-Based Plastics
Reduces reliance on landfills
Can handle mixed plastic waste
Challenges:
High operational costs
Requires specialized infrastructure
8. Blockchain for Transparent Recycling
Blockchain has transformed the way organiza-
tions monitor and validate their plastic waste
recollection operations. Digital ledger technol- Biodegradable plastics represent a sustainable
April 2025 PLASTICS NEWS 55
