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submitted 3 months ago by UniversalMonk@lemmy.world to c/science@lemmy.world

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[–] al4s 9 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I don't think this will ever be used to recycle micro plastics. Just grinding up plastic is way more economical.

[–] Linktank@lemmy.today 6 points 3 months ago (2 children)

You're suggesting we lower the amount of plastics by grinding up more plastic?

[–] Quetzalcutlass@lemmy.world 18 points 3 months ago

No, they're saying that companies that want graphene would probably grind up plastic rather than pay to extract microplastics from the environment.

[–] 4lan@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

That's the only way to melt it efficiently...

[–] primrosepathspeedrun@lemmy.world 5 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

most microplastics come from car tires and breaks. its there BECAUSE it's been ground.