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Scientists use microwave radiation to recover copper from old VVF power cables
(www.pv-magazine.com)
this post was submitted on 28 Nov 2024
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That's the problem. If you're evaporating plastic then you're definitely releasing a multitude of chemicals; some of which would likely be harmful. Since this is to be performed in large quantities that could be a significant amount of pollution.