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They mention decreasing quality when recycling, but I wonder about less-chemical recycling opportunities. For example, composite decking (Trex et al) combines
by imglorp 6y ago
They mention decreasing quality when recycling, but I wonder about less-chemical recycling opportunities.
For example, composite decking (Trex et al) combines sawdust and resin. It can be used for picnic tables and such. Road surfaces use ground tires now. Someone makes large nesting blocks for low-stress construction instead of concrete. PET can be made into fleece for garments, how about using it for insulation or other applications?
We should be embracing this stuff in new ways.
https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/science-and-solutions/pop-couture-how-pet-plastic-bottles-are-spun-polar-fleece https://www.alternativesjournal.ca/science-and-solutions/pop...
- LargoLasskhyfv 6y agoThat fleece is one of the major sources of microplastics. By abrasion during wearing and washing.