Transforming Garbage into Oil: The Innovative Process of Changing World Technologies

The video discusses how Changing World Technologies is converting waste materials into oil using a process called thermal depolymerization (TDP). This process mimics natural oil formation but is much faster. The company claims it can produce oil at a lower cost and with high energy efficiency. Despite skepticism about its large-scale viability, the US government and private investors are supporting the initiative. A partnership with ConAgra has led to a plant that converts turkey waste into oil, showcasing the potential of this technology.

What types of waste are being transformed into oil by the technology discussed?

• Plastic bottles and bags

• Old computer parts and turkey bones

• Glass and metal scraps

• Wood and paper waste

What is the estimated cost of producing oil using the new technology compared to the current market price?

• The same as the current market price

• Twice the current market price

• Half the current market price

• One-third of the current market price

What is the name of the process that converts waste into oil?

• Catalytic cracking

• Hydraulic fracturing

• Pyrolysis

• Thermal depolymerization

How energy efficient is the process of converting waste into oil?

• 90% energy efficient

• 70% energy efficient

• 85% energy efficient

• 50% energy efficient

Which company has partnered with Changing World Technologies to build a plant for converting turkey waste into oil?

• Nestle

• Kraft Heinz

• Con Agra

• Tyson Foods