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North Carolina Researchers Pioneer New Value Chain
Researchers at North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University are developing a process to convert discarded plastics into sustainable aviation fuel, addressing two growing global challenges: aviation fuel diversification and plastic waste management. The technology has demonstrated a 90% conversion rate of polyethylene feedstock and could establish a new value chain in North Carolina, connecting waste management companies, manufacturers, fuel producers, and aviation customers. This project was reported by Unknown Source.