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New catalyst could make mixed plastic waste recyclable in one chemical step
Ever wondered where your plastics end up?
Source Phys.org Story Brief Updated July 9, 2026
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Ever wondered where your plastics end up? A PET bottle can be washed, shredded, melted and given a second life. But most everyday items—toys, mattresses, car seats—are made from different plastics that refuse to mix when melted, producing unusable, contaminated material.
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