One of the limitations to producing recyclable carpet has been addressed with HYPOD™ Polyolefin Dispersions from The Dow Chemical Company.
 
Midland, MI – According to Dow, unlike many traditional carpet backing technologies, HYPOD Polyolefin Dispersions are thermoplastic which tends to be more compatible with carpet fibers and can facilitate easier recycling at the end of the carpet's life. "With more than seven billion pounds (about 3 billion metric tonnes) of carpet disposed of in North America and Europe together each year, enhancing the recyclability of carpet can have a huge environmental and economic impact," Mike Levinson, commercial director Dow Ventures & Business Development, is convinced. 
 
The new Polyolefin Dispersions are used by Foamtex A.S., a Denmark-based commission finisher for several carpet manufacturers. "The polyolefin base of HYPOD Polyolefin Dispersions is in line with our move towards recyclable and sustainable products," said Bruno Gade Nielsen, managing director, Foamtex A.S. 
 
According to Dow, thermoplastic backings also use less material. A lighter weight product typically requires less cost and fuel for shipping and allows for easier installation. 

 

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