Waste Plastic to Become High-Quality Oil?

Plastic waste can linger in the environment indefinitely. Honeywell International Inc. has announced its development, with Sacyr SA in Spain, of a process to transform low-grade mixed plastic waste into high-quality oil. Ultimately, the process will significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions when compared to producing plastic from other sources, while also improving the pace of recycling. Currently, over half of all plastic waste still ends up in landfills.  Fully 30% ends up in our rivers and oceans. This method, if successful, is a viable start to addressing the current plastic crisis.