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[GreenYes] Re: [e_takeback] Panasonic Uses Catalytic Reaction to Decompose Plastics


Gasification salesmen are working the corridors of power in our community, trying to sell systems like this for our garbage. Note that the Japanese plant promises to treat, in addition to e-waste, "mixed plastics destined for incineration or landfill." Like other capital-intensive destruction processes, this one will require large steady feedstocks ~ preferably of high BTU fossil carbon ~ which will be released into the atmosphere. And the need for feedstock will continue after OEMs have sent their designers back to the drawing board to design equipment with plastics that can be safely reclaimed and reused.

Build the grave, and the waste will come.

H.

At 06:24 AM 2/27/2008, Anne Peters wrote:

they have different definitions of "recycling" and "zero waste" in Japan it would appear.


February 26, 2008




Panasonic Uses Catalytic Reaction to Decompose Plastics Into Harmless Gas for E-Waste Recycling


Osaka, Japan-26 February 2008-Panasonic, by which Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. is known, today announced that the company has developed together with Kusatsu Electric Co., Ltd. a recycling technology that enables the recovery of metals from plastic-coated wires and plastics used in electric and electronic equipment without causing hazardous side-effects. Using the catalytic properties of titanium oxide (TiO2), the innovative technology facilitates recovery of inorganic substances such as metals by transforming organic substances such as plastics into harmless gases.

Panasonic is successfully using the new technology at the Matsushita Eco Technology Center (METEC) to recover copper from degaussing coils covered with vinyl chloride tape found in CRT TVs. In addition, mixed plastic waste destined for incineration or landfill is treated and changed into non-toxic gases at METEC. The method not only contributes to "zero waste," but also helps reduce CO2 emissions as little external energy source is required in the gasification process.

full artile at -- http://www.japancorp.net/Article.Asp?Art_ID=17099
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