Deconstruct, Upcycle, Redesign: The U.S. Department of Energy Strategy for Plastics Innovation Fact Sheet

Deconstruct, Upcycle, Redesign: The U.S. Department of Energy Strategy for Plastics Innovation Fact Sheet

Bioenergy Technologies Office

January 12, 2023
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Plastics are versatile, durable, lightweight, and cost-effective compared to other materials. Although in many applications they provide greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction benefits across the supply chain,1 they also represent a substantial roadblock to a green and decarbonized circular economy.