Scientists at the University of Chester have announced a pioneering method that can transform unrecycled plastic waste found in oceans and beaches into electricity, which can be used to power vehicles and households. This 'world first' innovation specifically targets materials like non-recyclable food packaging or certain plastics that usually end up in landfills. The ultimate goal is to convert this unrecycled plastic into hydrogen electricity, ensuring no plastic waste remains. The process includes shredding the plastic into 5cm lengths, melting it at a high temperature, and utilizing the gases produced to generate energy. The developers claim that this approach is a significant breakthrough as it effectively utilizes all types of non-recycled plastic without leaving any waste residue. Moreover, the excess gas generated during the conversion process is employed to produce electricity through gas engines, essentially creating electricity as a by-product of the hydrogen production. The patented technology is anticipated to be implemented in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, with the capacity to power 7,000 homes in a day and fuel 7,000 hydrogen cars every two weeks in the UK. This innovative initiative, developed in collaboration with PowerHouse Energy, is also set to be extended to Asia to aid in the global mission to remove plastic waste from oceans and beaches. By repurposing unrecycled plastic into a valuable energy source, this method not only tackles the issue of plastic pollution but also contributes to sustainable energy production and waste management efforts.