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Aug 12, 2023

Soap made from discarded plastics? This is upcycling at its best

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Scientists have developed a way to recycle plastic waste by transforming it into soap.

For the first time, researchers have used plastics to create soap. To achieve this goal, a team led by Virginia Tech scientists devised a novel approach.

As per the official release, this innovative method allowed them to upcycle plastics into chemicals known as surfactants, which are widely used in making soap and detergent.


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To achieve this goal, a team led by Virginia Tech scientists devised a novel approach.

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