An innovative new recyclate made from waste thermosets that have been reinforced with glass fibers.
Currently, waste glass fiber reinforced plastic (GFRP) is burned or put in landfills, so this high-quality material is not recycled in a sustainable way. So, there is an urgent need for a sustainable way to recycle GFRP. To date, however, no circular economy-style method of recycling has taken hold on the market. Because of this, iwas-concepts AG works with partners from research and industry to come up with and implement new, sustainable ways to recycle GFRP. These high-quality waste products can then be processed and put back into the material cycle. With GFK4new, you can save valuable resources and lessen the damage you do to the environment.
Positive facts about GFK4new
Absorbs up to 98% less water than applications made from wood plastic composite (WPC)
Solution has an average of 170% better mechanical properties than other mainstream alternatives
More than 50% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
70% reduction of energy consumption
100% recyclable after end of life
The total cost of ownership of applications made from the novel recyclate is more than 30% lower than that of applications made from WPC
Material costs can be reduced by 25% per year when compared to WPC
Creates value from FRP thermoset waste that would otherwise be incinerated (10%) or landfilled (90%).
GFK4new website : https://iwas-concepts.ch
