First draft of summary for “Duo turn plastic waste into a concrete idea” with thesis statement

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The article “Duo turn plastic waste into a concrete idea” reported by Priscilla Goy on Straits Times(January 11, 2016) states that today, scientists have discovered a sustainable recycling method to transform plastic waste through chemical reaction. Company BlueRen increases the plastic being recycled and reduces usage of cement by integrating of carbon material. According to (Straits Times), “869,000 tonnes of plastic waste are generated, but just 9 per cent was recycled”. The uses of Carbon nanotubes have been restricted because it is expensive and emits pollutant. BlueRen’s technology uses a “unique mineral like catalyst, which is ecologically-safe”(2016). Co-founder Wong Chui Ling mentioned “conversion of plastic waste into carbon nanotubes”(2016) is not practical. Their aim is to minimise plastic waste and commercialise the technology that has been available. BlueRen’s technology is ongoing, but its results seem favourable. According to In “Duo turn plastic waste into a concrete idea”(2016), Muthiah claimed to change the idea of recycling to upcycling, turning a profitless input to a profitable output.

Carbon nanotubes as an filler in concrete may lesson the implement of cement, however concrete are recyclable, which means additional process is needed to isolate the plastic.


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