So wesolvemitigate one problem (plastic waste) by adding to another one (CO2 buildup).
Got it!
Read my post, then you will know recycling plastic is even worse than burning.
So wesolvemitigate one problem (plastic waste) by adding to another one (CO2 buildup).
Got it!
[/QUOTE]The problem with plastics is not the CO2 created during production, its the fact that it takes ages for it to get rid off. Micro plastic pollution is a major issue. I'm no chemist so I don't know if burning plastic completely destroys it, but if it does it might actually be a good option.
The plastic is every where. Car, house, hospital.. Not only in supermarket.How much does your supermarket plastic bags weight?
How much gasoline do you burn in your way to the supermarket? (Compare with the previous number)
How much gasoline would you need for the same trip if your car didn't have any plastic (includes composite) parts? (Compare with the previous number)
It is just an example, but very representative, think about it
Most of the fuel from a rocket is burned in earth atmosphere .. Plus the cost and carbon footprint of this transformation process itself...We`ve got tons of plastic waste all around the globe that pollute our environment. Remake it into rocket fuel might help us in plastic pollution that became a real issue for all countries.
burning plastic might be more environmentally friendly than recycling
I will need to see a partial life cycle analysis to verify any other claims - a bald stmt. by an unknown entity on the internet is inadequate.
Right now, I think the claim that burning is better than recycling is a hard one to make, but the market for recycled raw plastic is not high, but on the other hand, all forms of burning and gassification also need a steady and well understood supply. Pyrolysis has promise. Low temp incineration releases pollutants other than CO2, high temp gassification requires a more stable feed stock. Lower temp pyrolysis seems the long term way but still early. However, if you burn and you have good emissions controls and you look at carbon sequester, that may be suitable too. Most comparisons gloss over too many of the assumptions.
I've always thought that maybe recycling/amalgamating plastics into big lego blocks would be cool, I mean blocks bigger than concrete blocks for home construction. Could have various blocks for lighting, plumbing and electrical runs built in. Solve housing shortages and clean the environment at the same time. Lot's more to it, I know, but still a cool idea especially if you like legos!
Rockets use all sorts of propellants. Solid propellants using synthetic rubber + oxidizer are common.I thought rockets were using oxygen and hydrogen
Most of the fuel from a rocket is burned in earth atmosphere .. Plus the cost and carbon footprint of this transformation process itself...
Kind of pointless IMO.