The American Chemistry Council released a report expressing the idea of converting non-recycled plastics into oil. This conversion could help create 40,000 domestic jobs as well as adding $9 billion into the yearly economy. Over 600 faculties are supported around the world and they are located nationwide and they conduct a process called pyrolysis. Pyrolysis converts basic plastics into oil. Because of the absence of halogens, specifically oxygen, at extreme temperatures, the organic chemicals decompose. This process also cuts our carbon emissions that go into atmosphere, prevents potential resources going into landfills, and energy from the livestock. Plastic is made up of natural elements from natural gas, which means they have higher energy than other things, we through away. Because of this finding as well, billions of gallons of gasoline could be used. The oil converted could fuel up to 9 million cars per year. This is relevant and should be seriously considered because of what positive things it is doing for the environment, economy, and jobs. There is no denying our climate temperature is changing, and with the knowledge of these natural elements, chemistry can change how we live. Through the process of pyrolysis, the carbon levels in the atmosphere will be unaffected and we will be renewing our daily resources. I was drawn to this article because I am passionate for the environment as well as being in a safe area to live. The environment is so important and not many people have that same viewpoint, so it is important to recycle and find new ways to recycle through the knowledge of chemistry.
Submitted by Dana Smith
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