# At-Home Oil Refineries The Carbon-Negative System Converts Plastic into Fuel By Michael Hines | Published 2011-02-27 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carbon-negative-system References: [ecofriend](http://www.ecofriend.com/entry/new-invention-can-turn-your-plastic-bags-into-fuel-at-home/) & [blest.co.jp](http://www.blest.co.jp/seihin-english.html) People are now one step closer to being able to refine their own gas from home thanks to the Carbon-Negative System. The Carbon-Negative System is a machine developed by the Blest Corporation that converts [plastic into crude petroleum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/manganesebased-catalyst). The Carbon-Negative System produces one quart of oil for every two [pounds of plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bottle-strip-cutter). The system is currently being sold for a whopping $10,000, but prices should dip down if the demand for the system ever increases. I for one would love to be able to make my own [generator fuel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bamboo-biorefinery). Who's with me? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **At-home Oil Refineries:** The Carbon-Negative System enables individuals to refine oil from plastic at home, offering a disruptive innovation opportunity for energy self-sufficiency. - **Carbon-negative Systems:** The development of Carbon-Negative Systems presents a disruptive innovation opportunity by providing an environmentally friendly solution for converting plastic into crude petroleum. - **Plastic-to-fuel Conversion:** The plastic-to-fuel conversion technology represents a disruptive innovation opportunity that allows individuals to convert their plastic waste into usable fuel, contributing to waste reduction and resource conservation. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Energy:** The Energy industry can explore opportunities to incorporate at-home oil refineries like the Carbon-Negative System to empower individuals in generating their own fuel. - **Environmental Technology:** The Environmental Technology industry can leverage Carbon-Negative Systems to provide sustainable solutions for plastic waste management and reducing carbon emissions. - **Waste Management:** The Waste Management industry can embrace plastic-to-fuel conversion technologies to drive innovation in recycling and contribute to a circular economy by transforming plastic waste into valuable resources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Filament Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyformer.md) - [Cooking Oil-Powered Heaters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bio-heater.md) - [Revolutionary Oil Management Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/circuloil.md) - [CO2 Conversion Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threelayer-electrode.md) - [Recycling Home-Use Compactor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clear-drop-1.md) - [Biodegradable Scent-Free Refills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complete-athome-refill-station.md) - [Cooking Oil Disposal Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fryaway.md) - [Upcycled Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plaex-building-systems-inc.md) - [BYO Bottle Drink Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/refilled-refiller-stations.md)