True or False: Chemical recycling of plastics breaks polymers into monomers or feedstocks for producing new plastics.
- True
- False
Answer: True
Pyrolysis, gasification, depolymerization convert mixed/contaminated plastics to oils, syngas, monomers. Complements mechanical recycling; enables true circularity. India's Plastic Waste Management Rules encourage advanced recycling. [[MoEFCC Guidelines]]