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ETH Zurich researchers find low-energy way to recycle acrylic glass
Researchers at ETH Zurich developed a method that breaks acrylic glass, known as Plexiglas, almost entirely into its original building blocks. They say it makes high-quality, affordable recycling of the material realistic.
Why it matters
Most acrylic glass currently cannot be recycled to high quality, so the method could reduce plastic waste.
Background
Acrylic glass is used in windows, car lights and protective screens. Chemical recycling aims to recover a plastic's original monomers.
Sources
- Good News Network ↗Oct 21, 9:00 AM ET
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