The new library materials for May 2023
Innovative materials derived from collected waste streams
This month we’re are focusing on some of the new and innovative approaches that are happening with reclaimed materials. These are materials that have been given a new life after previously being in problem waste streams.
The Gravity Wave – Boards and panels made from reclaimed ghost fishing nets
The Gravity Wave recovers and recycles abandoned and sunken fishing nets that have a destructive effect on marine ecosystems. The process utilizes no water, even for cleaning. It also produces no waste. The Gravity Wave has blockchain control over the entire supply chain, thus ensuring transparency.
Wasteral – Tiles made from waste coffee and cork
Wasteral is made from natural waste like disposed coffee grounds, date seeds, and cork lids. The waste materials are collected from various local centers, such as coffee shops or restaurants. Low energy method is used during the production process, which thus generates a low carbon footprint.
UBQ™ – Transforms unsorted household waste into a recycled plastic blend
UBQ™ is a circular material converted from 100% unsorted household waste that is diverted from landfill and incineration– It utilises everything from food residues, mixed plastics to cardboard and paper.
Fishy Filaments – 3D Printer filament made from reclaimed ghost fishing nets
Fishy Filaments are 3D printer filaments and pellets made from waste fishing nets.
The innovative process takes end-of-life monofilament fishing nets and converts them into an ultra-low carbon supply of engineering-grade Nylon 6, which is then used as filaments and pellets.
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About the Library
The goal of the library is to help promote all the amazing circular materials currently being developed along with providing a valuable tool to encourage more circular design.
Materials in the library fall under 2 categories, The Bio-cycle and the Tech-cycle. We include materials from a wide range of sources and applications, and key features include materials that are derived from waste streams, natural materials, recyclable, biodegradable or compostable, carbon neutral, bio-materials along with materials manufactured within circular production processes.
And, we’re also always on the lookout for new additions to the library, so if you’re working on, or know of any materials, we would love to hear about them.
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