 |
All-Plastic Recyclable Airline Catering Trolley |
|
|
 |
AeroCat, a Netherlands-based specialty manufacturer, has introduced the airline industry’s first recyclable catering trolley with a virtually all-plastic design. Made using Radel® PPSU, the trolley weighs 25% less than conventional aluminum trolleys and can significantly reduce fuel consumption.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Asian coral regeneration uses PVC pipes |
|
|
 |
Solvay Vinythai, Thailand, supports local self-help project to encourage coral regrowth. A framework of locally-made PVC pipes containing coral fragments is laid on sea bed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Biomaterials for Implantable Medical Devices |
|
|
 |
Solvay has developed Solviva® Biomaterials, a new family of polymers offered for use in implantable medical devices.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
High eco-efficiency rating for Vinyloop® |
|
|
 |
The Vinyloop® recycling process extracts PVC compounds from composite materials and permits re-use as recycled material. It is rated as the most ‘eco-efficient’ recycling process.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Minimising storm damage |
|
|
 |
Pipelife, a Solvay joint venture company, has developed STORMBOX – a modular system to slow-down the flow of rainwater through gutters and the sewage network. The system helps prevent sewage overload and flooding.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
PVC made from sugar and salt! |
|
|
 |
Solvay Indupa, Brazil, will soon have integrated ethanol-sourced ethylene production plant, using sugar-cane for the ethanol. So, sugar for the ethylene source and, of course, salt for the other side of the PVC production chain.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Self-supporting emergency shelters |
|
|
 |
Solvay has developed cost-effective PVC ‘Shelt-Easy’ emergency tents. These emergency family dwellings are quickly assembled, include sanitary installations and can be used for long periods.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
