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Currently, zero percent of the world’s thermoset materials are recycled (car tires, hip joints, bowling balls, etc) – they’re either incinerated or thrown in landfills. New plastic is made from a ... (news.cornell.edu)
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/TX908 on 2025-01-31 05:05:54+00:00.

Original Title: Currently, zero percent of the world’s thermoset materials are recycled (car tires, hip joints, bowling balls, etc) – they’re either incinerated or thrown in landfills. New plastic is made from a bio-sourced material that has crosslinked thermosets’ durability but can be easily recycled, degraded.

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