Discussion Overview
The discussion explores the potential outcomes of melting plastics collected from ocean garbage patches, specifically focusing on the implications of combining different types of plastics in a furnace. Participants are interested in the physical and chemical interactions of various plastics when subjected to high temperatures.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Debate/contested, Technical explanation
Main Points Raised
- One participant proposes the idea of trawling ocean garbage patches and melting the collected plastics, questioning the outcome of such an action.
- Another participant suggests that the process would result in a "big mess" that would not be recyclable.
- A question is raised about whether the melted plastics would form a single solid mass.
- Responses indicate uncertainty, with one participant suggesting that while the plastics might combine, the result would likely not be homogeneous.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing views on the outcome of melting the plastics, with some indicating that a solid mass may form while others emphasize the likelihood of a messy result. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specifics of the melting process and the characteristics of the resulting material.