GK Question

science medium true_false

True or False: Chemical recycling of plastics breaks polymers into monomers or feedstocks for producing new plastics.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Pyrolysis, gasification, depolymerization convert mixed/contaminated plastics to oils, syngas, monomers. Complements mechanical recycling; enables true circularity. India's Plastic Waste Management Rules encourage advanced recycling. [[MoEFCC Guidelines]]

Topic Chemistry - Circular Plastics
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, Railway NTPC, UPSC CAPF