this is the greatest thing ever

[rone]

devonapple brought to my attention this little device that, by judicious application of microwaves, extracts oil and gas from plastics, rubber, and just about anything that has a hydrocarbon base, and leaves a remainder of pure carbon.  The video linked therein is a mediocre production, but it's still impressive.

Comments

[ronebofh.livejournal.com]

I wonder if New Scientist will be following up on this. The article does mention that Gershow Recycling will be buying a Hawk-10, but they don't exactly seem to be a squeaky-clean company (http://www.osha.gov/pls/oshaweb/owadisp.show_document?p_table=NEWS_RELEASES&p_id=11747). They had a PR release (http://www.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=ind_focus.story&STORY=/www/story/05-30-2007/0004598210&EDATE=WED+May+30+2007,+10:10+AM), so it might be for real, or it might be a joint scam.

[mrbalihai.livejournal.com]

After reading that press release, I think the old adage, "If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is" applies.

[ronebofh.livejournal.com]

Well, it is a press release.