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The RENUVA Mattress Recycling Program will take discarded mattress foam and turn it back into raw material (polyol) through chemical recycling, the process of converting waste into feedstock. The new raw material can then be used in flexible or rigid foam products to go into applications such as building insulation boards and even back into new mattresses.
Every year, around 30 million mattresses are thrown away in
This new development builds on Dow's existing collaboration with process know-how and turnkey installations provider H&S Anlagentechnik, announced in 2017.
'At Dow we're passionate about integrating sustainability into all aspects of the Polyurethane lifecycle. This development will represent a significant step towards achieving circularity for a product which traditionally poses significant challenges for recycling,' said Ana Carolina Haracemiv, commercial director for
'Through RENUVATM our ambition is to address some of the circular economy goals set out in the EU's Green Deal and in national waste management strategies of countries like
'This new cooperation will reinforce Orrion Chemicals Orgaform's commitment to sustainable development,' said
The installation is expected to take place during the second half of 2020, with the first batch of RENUVA polyols expected to be delivered in the first half of 2021. Discover more about Dow's RENUVATM Program by visiting us at www.dow.com/renuva.
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Dow Polyurethanes develops and delivers a broad portfolio of technologies and customized solutions to customers in a variety of industries under its DurableScience, ComfortScience and InsulationScience category brands. Applications range from industrial and infrastructure solutions, to consumer comfort solutions in flooring, furniture, bedding and footwear, to automotive solutions for vehicle interior, and energy-efficient insulation materials. The business manufactures and sells key chemical components as well as fully-formulated polyurethane systems for rigid, semi-rigid and flexible foams, and coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers and composites. Dow is the world's largest producer of propylene oxide (PO), propylene glycol (PG), and polyether polyols, and is a leading producer of quality aromatic isocyanates, such as MDI. Striving to meet the specific needs of its customers in their local geographic regions, Dow Polyurethanes operates a global network of production sites and systems houses, as well as innovation and service centers. The business has an ongoing initiative to lead the industry in providing high-performance products that meet critical market needs and contribute to a more comfortable, healthier and resilient society. For more information, visit www.dowpolyurethanes.com and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn
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