Daily, thousands of used mattresses are simply thrown away around the globe. While the steel springs are easy enough to scrap ...

Polyurethane foam, a ubiquitous synthetic polymer, plays a vital role in modern industry yet presents significant environmental challenges due to its durability and cross-linked structure. Recent ...

Once discarded, spongy polyurethane foam typically just ends up in landfills, where it takes up a lot of space. Thanks to a newly-developed process, however, it could soon be recycled into ...

A new plant-based substitute for polyurethane foam eliminates the health risk of the material, commonly found in insulation, car seats, and other types of cushioning, and it’s more environmentally ...

Dow, in partnership with Italian firm Gruppo Fiori, has announced advancements in a jointly developed, novel process that enables the recovery of polyurethane scrap from end-of-life vehicles without ...

(MENAFN- EIN Presswire) Plastonix created a process to recycle polyurethane foams using its proprietary, low heat, non-toxic, plant-based chemical agent. TORONTO , ONTARIO, CANADA, June 8, ...

It created something of a stir when, back in 2022, researchers from Aarhus University announced a new and inexpensive way of breaking down polyurethane (PU) plastic into its original components, which ...

This story was originally published on Automotive Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Automotive Dive newsletter. Chemical and materials company Dow and scrap ...

Mitsui Chemicals and Microwave Chemical have launched a new initiative aimed at commercializing chemical recycling of flexible polyurethane (PU) foam via microwave technology. The project involves ...

GOLETA, Calif.—Sanuk is taking another step toward sustainability with the launch of its new footwear line, SustainaSole. The collection, which incorporates recycled polyurethane foam, includes two ...

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