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Hyderabad professor Satish Kumar has successfully converted over 50 tonnes of non-recyclable plastic into fuel using pyrolysis technology since 2016, processing approximately 200 kilograms daily at his unit, Hydroxy Systems Pvt Ltd. The synthetic fuel, sold to local industries, is produced with minimal environmental impact, though regulatory approval for use in motor vehicles is still pending. This initiative underscores the potential for community-led solutions to address India's plastic waste crisis while highlighting the need for effective waste management strategies.