The Economic Times

Earlier this year, Virginia Tech researchers heated discarded PVC for 3 hours at 158F. Today, the process can turn the hard-to-recycle plastic into industrial lubricant, offering a new use for the 40 million tons produced each year

Virginia Tech researchers have developed a new process for recycling discarded PVC plastic. This innovative method breaks down the polymer chains into smaller segments. The resulting thick oil can then be used as a lubricant in industrial applications. This approach offers a way to convert waste PVC into a valuable material.