Statler Grant WVU (IMAGE) West Virginia University Caption Researchers at West Virginia University's Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources have received a $859,136 grant from the REMADE Institute and Braskem to increase the recycling rate of single-use plastics by converting the plastic waste into valuable aromatics that are used to create petrochemical materials. Credit WVU Photo Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.