Dow introduced the Recycle, Redesign and Reuse through Renuva™
In attempting to guide the transformation from linear to a circular economy of polyurethane materials at a commercial scale, Dow has been actively trying out and involving value chain partners through its Renuva™ program.
A crucial lead under the Renuva™ program umbrella is the RENUVA™ Mattress outline which sets out to recycle polyurethane foam from end-of-life mattresses, to prevent them from ending up in landfills.
A key objective of Renuva™ is to optimize the usage and reuse of supplies and sequentially reduce the volume of waste moving into landfills or incineration.
The RENUVA™ Mattress plan will aim to make the entire value chain together in a new business eco-system model with opportunity for businesses between recycling companies, equipment and material manufacturers, brand owners, and other stakeholders. The initial step, Dow has partnered with H&S Anlagentechnik to generate a commercially viable recycling system for polyurethane mattresses.
Dow Polyurethanes
Dow Polyurethanes produces and distributes a broad portfolio of technologies and customized solutions to users in a kind of industry 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.
