Recycled EVA

What is recycled EVA?

Recycled EVA is a synthetic material made from recycled EVA foam (EVA stands for "Ethylene Vinyl Acetate"). EVA foam is a popular material used to make all sorts of products, such as shoe soles, floor coverings, toys, backpacks, sports equipment and more.

Making recycled EVA involves collecting and processing EVA foam waste left over from the production of various products. This waste is then sorted, cleaned and ground into small pieces to create recycled EVA granules.

Recycled EVA has several environmental benefits. First, it cuts plastic waste by giving a new lease of life to materials that would otherwise be thrown away. It also reduces dependence on fossil fuels, as it is made from recycled materials rather than virgin raw materials. Finally, it can also lower environmental impact through less energy-intensive production processes and lower greenhouse gas emissions.

Recycled EVA is used in a range of products similar to traditional EVA, but it can also be used in more specific applications, such as soundproofing, protective packaging or yoga mats.

Why is recycled EVA more environmentally friendly?

Recycled EVA is considered more environmentally friendly than traditional EVA for several reasons:

1. Less waste: using recycled EVA foam gives a new lease of life to materials that would otherwise be thrown away, which reduces the amount of plastic waste in the environment.
2. Less dependence on fossil fuels: producing recycled EVA uses recycled materials rather than virgin raw materials, which reduces dependence on fossil fuels and energy consumption.
3. Lower CO2 emissions: producing recycled EVA emits fewer greenhouse gases than producing traditional EVA, as it requires less energy and uses recycled materials rather than virgin raw materials.
4. More environmentally friendly production processes: recycled EVA production processes are designed to minimise waste and energy consumption, making it a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional EVA.
5. Properties similar to traditional EVA: recycled EVA has properties similar to those of traditional EVA, so it can be used in a range of similar applications.

In short, recycled EVA is more environmentally friendly because it reduces waste, dependence on fossil fuels and CO2 emissions, uses more environmentally friendly production processes and has properties similar to traditional EVA.