When the polyurethane ends its useful life, after several decades, it becomes waste along with other construction materials. Waste polyurethane foam from insulation in the form of sandwich panels and sheets can be ground and reprocessed. This results in other...

Rising oil prices in recent years, together with restrictions on environmental emissions, responsible management of waste, have increased the general interest in sustainable materials.

Polyurethane is an environmentally friendly material for many reasons. The first is that it contributes very effectively to the energy efficiency of buildings, which means savings in consumption and emissions that are essential for achieving cleaner cities. In...

Polyurethane is a material obtained from the chemical reaction of two elements, polyol and isocyanate. The resulting foam is a very versatile product, which is used in furniture, mattresses, footwear, medical devices, mouldings... providing durability and lightness in...

Having clarified certain controversial questions about the fire behaviour of polyurethane or its supposed impact on health, we continue the series of myths about polyurethane by talking about its effects on the environment.