Researchers at Aarhus University have found a better method to recycle polyurethane foam from items like mattresses: They are not only able to break down PUR and separate the two main components ...

He and his team have investigated a myriad of strategies for polyurethane recycling, including partially de-cross-linking the polymers to make adhesives and producing easier-to-deconstruct ...

The aim is to overcome existing recycling limitations, such as high energy consumption and degradation of material properties ...

Plastonix created a process to recycle polyurethane foams using its proprietary, low heat, non-toxic, plant-based chemical agent. TORONTO , O. Tuesday, 02 January 2024 12:17 GMT.

This process is ideally suited for the recycling of foam scrap recovered from automotive shredder residue and will utilize existing shredder resources to the maximum. Presenters from the Dow Chemical ...

Polyurethane foams are the world’s sixth-most-produced plastic yet among the least recycled materials. They are also designed for durability, meaning they will remain in the environment for ...

With mattress waste rising and recycling systems still limited, recycled foam presents a possible way to reduce environmental impact. Its growing use raises important questions about circular design, ...

Bagheri To Leverage Recycled Polyurethane Foam For Real-World Applications Shaghayegh Bagheri, Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), received ...

Polyurethane foams are the world’s sixth-most-produced plastic yet among the least recycled materials. They are also designed for durability, meaning they will remain in the environment for ...

Novoloop recently raised a $21 million Series B to begin building its first commercial scale plastic upcycling plant.

“In addition, new plastic products are designed from the outset to be easier to recycle at the end of their useful life,” the company says. A consortium of industrial partners in the Circular Foam ...

The collection, which incorporates recycled polyurethane foam, includes two slip-on styles: Donna for women and Chiba for men. Both are being sold for $65. "SustainaSole's mission is to provide a ...