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No-sort plastic recycling is near

September 2, 2025

Marks Research - No sort plastic recyclingChemists in Tobin Marks' Lab at Northwestern have developed a new nickel-based catalyst that can upcycle mixed plastic waste without pre-sorting. By breaking down common single-use plastics into valuable products, this breakthrough could make recycling more efficient, practical, and economically viable on a large scale.

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