As much of the world begins to decarbonize some of its energy mix, a number of jurisdictions are now facing short term energy shortages until alternative sources of power are introduced. Australia is a good example of a country that is now facing such an energy crisis, while at the same time, like much of the world, it also has a growing plastic waste problem. With thousands of tonnes of materials in its coastal waters, and its main plastic export market of China now closing its doors to unprocessed scrap material, it is ironic that one problem could actually help solve the other. The reference here relates to the reduction of plastic pollution and the “dirty plastics” which rarely get recycled, and its transformation into waste-derived-fuel for everyday energy needs.

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