PU industry advances recycling, sustainability

From mattress recycling to chemical recycling technologies and reuse of waste gases, the polyurethanes (PU) industry is making strides toward a circular economy. Rising consumer demand for greater sustainability is creating significant opportunities for the industry. In the automotive sector, strong...

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Published in:ICIS Chemical Business 2019-10, p.14-15
Main Author: Westbrook, Simon
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Automotive engineering
Automotive fuels
Exhaust gases
Fuel consumption
Ghosh, Rohit
Insulation
Organic chemistry
Polyurethane
Polyurethane resins
Recycling
Sustainability
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Summary:From mattress recycling to chemical recycling technologies and reuse of waste gases, the polyurethanes (PU) industry is making strides toward a circular economy. Rising consumer demand for greater sustainability is creating significant opportunities for the industry. In the automotive sector, strong, lightweight PU applications help boost fuel efficiency and reduce emissions, while in construction, PU insulation boasts superior fire and thermal performance at much lower thicknesses than other competing materials. Rohit Ghosh of BASF conveys the significance of PU in giving architects and builders a versatile product that meets stringent energy codes while allowing them faster construction with higher design flexibility.
ISSN:1937-5786
1750-1512