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Mexican Startup Turns Plastic To Fuel

By recycling plastic into fuel, the company aims to reduce waste.

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Feb 03, 2025
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A Mexican startup is tackling the Gulf Coast city of Boca del Río’s plastic waste problem.

With less than 10% of global plastic being recycled, Petgas is pioneering a method that transforms discarded plastics into gasoline, diesel, and other fuels.

The company has developed a machine that uses pyrolysis, a process that breaks down plastic using high heat…

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