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Why a Japanese Factory Is Making Air Conditioners from Recycled Ocean Plastic
Today Lucas and Luna look at Daikin, the Japanese air-conditioning giant, which is now molding fan blades and grilles from plastic recovered from the Pacific Ocean. They break down how the collection and recycling chain works, why the cost is still 30 percent higher than virgin resin, and what Daikin's bet says about the future of circular manufacturing. With input from a marine-debris expert, they explore the tricky economics of ocean plastic and whether consumer electronics and appliances can realistically follow. The conversation also touches on the role of government mandates, the…
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