Recycling

Thermoplastics 15 Apr 2022

Athletic shoe developed with repurposed thermoplastic waste

Manufactured via a single-step molding process, Decathlon’s Traxium Compressor soccer cleats propel the sporting goods market toward more recyclable solutions.

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Trends 6 Apr 2022

Precision pyrolysis: Controlled, heat-based composites recycling for higher material properties

Japan-based Fuji Design’s recycling technology involves controlled, cyclical heating and cooling for higher-performance fiber reclamation. New partnership with Teijin Ltd. aims to scale up and commercialize the technology.

Wind/Energy 18 Mar 2022

ZEBRA project launched to develop first 100% recyclable wind turbine blades

A cross-sector consortium has been brought together to demonstrate the relevance of thermoplastic wind turbine blades, with an eco-design approach to facilitate recycling.

Sustainability 14 Mar 2022

Cecence, NCC and Gen 2 Carbon develop sustainable airplane seatback

Conducted life cycle analyses found significant benefits using recycled carbon fiber, with an 84% reduction in carbon emissions.

Recycling 28 Feb 2022

Avient launches reclaimed nylon-based long fiber composites

The post-consumer recycled nylon 6 material is reclaimed from end-of-life fishing nets, reducing ocean-bound plastic waste while fostering material deployment for demanding environments.

Carbon Fibers 25 Feb 2022

Teijin to partner with Fuji Design in carbon fiber recycling

New business structure will incorporate Fuji Design’s proprietary, low environmental impact “precision pyrolysis” technology to produce high-quality carbon fiber from used CFRP for commercialization.