Waste plastics recycling (IMAGE) Southwest Research Institute Caption SwRI is working on a range of sustainable manufacturing solutions that advance industry while protecting the environment, including mixed waste plastics chemical recycling. Plastic waste that would have been sent to a landfill is shredded and fed into a pyrolysis reactor to be heated, pressurized and converted to a versatile oil. The oil can be processed into other usable chemicals and products. Credit Southwest Research Institute Usage Restrictions Images/Videos may be used by the public for educational and informational purposes only. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.