Recycling of plastic gets a boost

SYDNEY - Although plastic is a strong, cheap and hygienic material, its durability presents major problems when it comes to the environment.

Since plastic does not decompose when buried and casts off toxic smoke when burned, the global community has been struggling to find an effective way to recycle and reuse it.

Often a labor-intensive and time-consuming process, sorting through different types of plastic materials at recycling facilities can be extremely difficult.