Human waste production is on the rise, expected to hit 3.8 billion tons by 2050, a 73% increase from 2020, causing environmental issues like greenhouse gas emissions and ocean pollution. However, Google’s X team is on a mission to revolutionize waste management, starting with plastics. Their innovative technology identifies the molecular composition of plastics in real-time, allowing for more efficient recycling. By understanding waste at the molecular level, they aim to create a circular economy where waste can be transformed into valuable resources, reducing the need for virgin materials. This groundbreaking approach has massive potential to revolutionize recycling and circularity on a global scale.
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