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From Waste to Fuel Mexican Startup Petgas Revolutionizes Plastic Conversion

BOCA DEL RIO, Mexico — In a groundbreaking effort to combat plastic waste, a Mexican startup called Petgas is pioneering a revolutionary technology that converts discarded plastics into gasoline, diesel, and other fuels. With less than 10% of the world's plastics being recycled, Petgas' innovative approach offers a sustainable solution to this pressing global problem.

The Science Behind Petgas

Petgas has developed a machine in the port city of Boca del Rio that utilizes pyrolysis, a thermodynamic process that breaks down plastic waste in the absence of oxygen. This process produces gasoline, diesel, kerosene, paraffin, and coke. According to Carlos Parraguirre Díaz, Petgas' chief technology officer, the machine can process 1.5 tons of plastics per week, yielding 356 gallons (1,350 liters) of fuel.

A Sustainable Process

While the process requires propane to initiate heating, once pyrolysis begins, the gas produced is used to sustain it. The company notes that using its own fuel does generate carbon dioxide emissions, but its net impact is lower compared to traditional fuels due to its lower sulfur content.

Envisioning a Circular Economy

Parraguirre Díaz emphasizes that Petgas' machine demonstrates the potential to transform plastic waste into a valuable resource. He envisions a circular economy where plastics are no longer discarded but rather converted into energy products, reducing waste and promoting sustainability. To achieve this goal, the company has organized plastic collection drives to remove debris from beaches and encourages individuals to bring plastic waste to designated drop-off points.

Global Impact

The United Nations warns that global plastic production will surge by 70% by 2040 without policy changes, with China being the largest exporter of plastic products in 2023. Every day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic waste enters the world's oceans, rivers, and lakes.

A Step Towards a Solution

Alexa Mendoza, a biologist specializing in plastic contamination of the sea, views Petgas' plan as a positive initiative but acknowledges that it is only a band-aid for a massive global problem. She suggests that the project could serve as a first step towards a solution, with further adjustments and scientific input necessary to ensure its long-term sustainability.

The Future of Petgas

For now, Petgas donates its produced fuel to local fire departments and food delivery services. The company's ultimate goal is to scale up production to have a meaningful impact on the global plastic waste problem.

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