Investigating the 61-pound machine that eats plastic and spits out bricks

The Clear Drop Soft Plastic Compactor weighs 61 pounds and turns unrecyclable plastic into 3-pound bricks. For $1,400, users get the machine, a monthly prepaid mailer, and a two-year protection plan.

Despite its promise, the compactor raises concerns. Only 9% of plastic is recycled globally, and experts warn it may encourage more plastic consumption rather than solving waste issues.