The Economic Times

In 2025, Petgas in Boca del Ro reportedly processed 1.5 tons of plastic each week without oxygen; its pyrolysis system produced about 356 gallons of fuel

A Mexican company, Petgas, converts plastic waste into fuel using a process called pyrolysis. This innovative machine processes significant amounts of plastic weekly without burning or landfilling. While this offers a waste management solution, the environmental impact of the resulting fuel remains a concern. Pyrolysis can emit varying levels of greenhouse gases and air pollutants depending on operation.