In 2021, a professor at The University of Toledo developed a new way to recycle plastic. It now has the potential to help revolutionize everyday product packaging.
Dr. Sridhar Viamajala founded Plastinuva to make his novel recycling method a commercial success, according to a press release from the University of Toledo. His tech is able to separate polypropylene out of a mixed waste stream.
Polypropylene is commonly used in the production of food packaging, healthcare devices, and automotive parts due to its strength. However, it almost always ends up in landfills…