Waste plastic is the ideal raw material

The first transatlantic flight to run entirely on alternative fuels landed in New York City last month. Now, it’s time to think bigger and more decisively. That means a dramatic energy policy overhaul that prioritises alternative feedstocks for alternative fuel. As an inventor and entrepreneur, I’ve spent the past four decades trying to find a pragmatic approach towards the climate crisis, and I know a good opportunity. Taking advantage requires us to acknowledge the gravity of the problem while advocating for phased and economically realistic action. Whether we like it or not, the aviation industry is here to stay. And the only alternative to shutting it down is to make it greener. If the UK can do this, whilst presenting a viable option for removing waste plastic from the environment, we truly can achieve something.

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