The msnbc (2/15, Roach) "Cosmic Log" blog reports on a machine designed by Japanese inventor Akinori Ito "that can turn plastic waste into fuel." The machine "heats up the plastic, traps the vapors in a system of pipes and water chambers that cool the vapors and condense them back into crude oil," and "can convert a kilogram of plastic waste into a liter of oil using a kilowatt-hour of energy," although Ito hopes that "the price will fall as demand and production rise." The article notes, "Ito's machine isn't the first to convert waste plastic into fuel, but is gaining kudos for its size: It's built for home use."
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