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Mexican Startup Turns Plastic Waste into Fuel Revolution

2/2/2025

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Mexican startup Petgas is revolutionizing waste management in Boca del Rio by transforming plastic waste into fuel through pyrolysis. Each week, their machine processes 1.5 tons of plastic, yielding 1,350 liters of gasoline and diesel. While Petgas strives for a circular economy with community collection drives, experts warn that this innovation is just a piece of the puzzle in tackling the global plastic crisis.

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Mexican startup Petgas is revolutionizing waste management in Boca del Rio by transforming plastic waste into fuel through pyrolysis. Each week, their machine processes 1.5 tons of plastic, yielding 1,350 liters of gasoline and diesel. While Petgas strives for a circular economy with community collection drives, experts warn that this innovation is just a piece of the puzzle in tackling the global plastic crisis.